Kate Garraway 'trying to shift the gloom' after first anniversary of Derek's death
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Kate Garraway has shared her feelings of “gloom” in an Instagram post, a few days after the first anniversary of her husband Derek Draper’s death. The GMB presenter posted a pretty photo of a frosty window to Instagram on Saturday 11 January, and wrote alongside it: “Boy it’s cold out there - very beautiful though. Trying to shift a bit of gloom by cracking on today with lots of jobs have been putting off and soaking up the beauty of nature while I do it!”.
Many of her followers were quick to send the star their best wishes. One wrote: “A difficult time for you and your family. Do whatever brings you comfort. Love and hugs to you all,” while a second said: “Beautiful pic and great advice Kate… one foot in front of the other and being kind to yourself too at this time of year is key.” A third commented: “I just want to say you’re so blooming strong and a beacon of light to others. Such an amazing lady. Sending love and light. Have an amazing day,” while another added: “One of those days - it will pass and all will be well. But go with it and feel how you do, you are allowed that too!”.
Kate’s late husband Derek died at the age of 56 in January 2024 following hospitalisation and a long battle with Covid, and she has recently spoken out about the “excessive unpayable debt” she has as a result of funding his care. In a documentary in 2024 she revealed Derek’s care costs were more than her salary from ITV and said: "Unlike the NHS, state-funded social care is only available to people with the highest needs and the lowest means.".
