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Kate Garraway pays moving tribute to late husband Derek Draper in radio show return


Six weeks after sadly losing her husband Derek Draper, Kate Garraway has returned to the Smooth FM studio to resume her presenting role - she told listeners: "I am so glad to be back"

The grieving widow thanked Smooth FM listeners (Image: @kategarraway) Read MoreRelated Articles Kate Garraway: 'Derek was trapped inside a body that was very damaged and failing' "Now you may know that Elton John sang at my husband Derek's funeral and it was a very special moment born out of him just being a lovely man and I just wanted to play him for you this morning." A slew of famous faces attended the funeral, including Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish (Image: PA)Speaking on LBC News, the TV presenter thanked the medical professionals who "fought for his life" while recalling Derek's final moments.

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