Kate Garraway’s friends have shared their support for the Good Morning Britain presenter after the airing of a powerful documentary about her husband’s harrowing Covid-19 ordeal.
Derek Draper has now been in hospital for a year after contracting coronavirus in March 2020. The former political adviser has been free of Covid-19 since June, but the disease has wreaked havoc on his body.
Finding Derek, which featured Kate and the couple’s two children, daughter Darcey, 15, and 11-year-old son Billy, detailed their experiences during Derek’s illness.
It saw Kate speaking to people suffering long Covid, NHS staff and other experts.
One scene saw her recall being told by her husband’s doctors that he was the most seriously ill person they had seen who remained alive.
After watching the documentary, celebrities rallied around Kate to show their love and support on social media.
So proud of my friend @kategarraway she continues to surprise, delight, occasionally infuriate but always inspire me. Thinking of Kate, her family and anyone who is battling Covid or has lost someone close to them to the virus. #FindingDerekpic.twitter.com/S8B0ajO9jU
— Ben Shephard (@benshephard) March 23, 2021
She is a tower of strength, courage and love @kategarraway. https://t.co/Cnbi7fLuB9
— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) March 24, 2021
This is heart-breaking. 💔#FindingDerek@kategarraway
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 23, 2021
Heartbreaking but such courage, humanity and strength @kategarraway – you are incredible! ❤️ #FindingDerek
— Lorraine (@reallorraine) March 23, 2021
This is heart breaking but also so inspiring #FindingDerek How amazing is @kategarraway@ITV
— Alison Hammond (@AlisonHammond) March 23, 2021
Utterly heartbreaking. @kategarraway you are so full of bravery and courage. Derek has the most incredible woman standing by him x #FindingDerek
— Myleene Klass (@KlassMyleene) March 23, 2021
Really tough watching #FindingDerek
Nothing but respect for @kategarraway & the rest of her family.— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) March 23, 2021
Sending @kategarraway so much love right now and ongoing heartbreaking what you are going through 💗❤️💗
— Gemma Collins (@missgemcollins) March 23, 2021
Thinking of my lovely friend @kategarraway tonight with her documentary #FindingDerek on @ITV at 9pm. It’s so heartbreaking, we’re all just praying Derek will find a way back. Please watch & send love to Kate & her family 💕 pic.twitter.com/EGTquv9RCt
— Charlotte Hawkins (@CharlotteHawkns) March 23, 2021
Kate had earlier thanked fans for their support.
“Thank you so much for all your lovely comments – your support means so much to me and others,” she said.
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments – your support means so much to me and others. I hope you find some comfort and hope from the doc #findingderek tonight @itv and do get in touch with me to share your thoughts – either here or email me kate@clubgarraway.com https://t.co/ezKf6WoOa8
— Kate Garraway (@kategarraway) March 23, 2021
Kate Garraway: Finding Derek is available to watch on the ITV Hub.
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