OHMYGOSSIP — Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper has been released from hospital.
The ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter confirmed the good news on Sunday (23.04.23) by sharing a picture of the couple in their garden as their kids – Billy, 13, and Darcey, 17 – planted a tree to celebrate Earth Day – just days after she previously revealed Derek, 55, was back under the care of doctors in his ongoing battle with the after effects of COVID-19.
Alongside a picture of herself and Derek, Kate posted on Instagram: “Funny how it was just grandad and I for the digging and planting and then suddenly everyone appears when up!! Crowning a very special weekend with the Drapers ( Aunty Sue and grandma you are here in spirit) by planting a magnolia tree for #earthday. Happy Sunday everyone.”
Last week, Kate revealed the couple had been able to see Sir Elton John perform at London’s O2 Arena and she was moved when the singer dedicated a song to them but the joyous moment was tinged with sadness as the TV star confirmed Derek’s health had taken a turn for the worse.
In a post on Instagram, she explained: “Still can’t quite believe we were there [at the concert] at all – even hours before we feared Derek would be too weak – but he was determined.
“Yes Derek has been back in hospital this week and yes there’s such a long road ahead but #eltonjohn @davidfurnish you gave the kids, Derek a moment that we will never forget and has lifted their spirits again to feel anything is possible. Thank you for your inspiring music and huge heart.”
Derek went into hospital in March 2020 and was placed into a medically-induced coma. He later returned home in April 2021, but still needs 24/7 care.
Kate recently admitted watching Derek battle through his illness has made her “fall in love with him all over again”. She told The Sun newspaper: “There are some days where he literally cannot do anything and it’s like the computer is switched off. “He cannot move, and he’s in so much pain as we are manipulating him, trying to get him more mobile so that he doesn’t regress. “I always ask him if he wants to stop, and he grunts ‘no. no’. “It is unbearable, and it makes me emotional even talking about it. “But it also makes me fall in love with him all over again because of that spirit, that determination to keep going. “Derek is trapped, but he fights on. We cling on to the good days.”
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