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Inside Elton John's heartwarming friendship with Kate Garraway and Derek Draper as he pays emotional tribute to late lobbyist at his funeral


The 76-year-old singer was in the congregation at the Church of St Mary The Virgin in Primrose Hill, north London, having offered comfort to Garraway and Draper through his illness.

Kate, who has children Darcey, 17, and Billy, 13, with the former political adviser, revealed the heartbreaking news that her husband has died after suffering a heart attack before Christmas following a long battle with Covid. According to Kate, the trip was a big ordeal for the couple - particularly for former political lobbyist Derek who faced devastating health complications after his body was ravaged by coronavirus three years ago. The Rocket Man hitmaker, 76, walked with the assistance of a crutch while joined by his spouse, 61, as they prepared to pay tribute to the Derek, who passed away last month aged 56 after a long battle with coronavirus

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