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Grieving Kate Garraway puts on a brave face to meet a friend as she is seen for first time since husband Derek Draper's death


The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, announced the death of her husband of 18 years at the age of 56 on January 5, almost four years after he first fell seriously ill with Covid.

On New Year's Eve she reflects on a 'calamitous' Christmas without Derek, as her house was flooded and she struggled to get a food delivery slot until her pal Emma Willis stepped in to help. Kate offered a glimpse into the daily struggles of looking after her husband amid his battle with long Covid in the documentary Caring For Derek Kate revealed that Derek was once again receiving care in hospital, as she shared the emotional moment Sir Elton John dedicated a song to the 'inspiring' couple.

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