Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking post after first Father’s Day without late husband Derek
Kate Garraway has shared a poignant Father’s Day post following the death of her husband Derek Draper. The Good Morning Britain host’s husband passed away in January at the age of 57 after a lengthy battle with Covid.
On Monday, Kate took to Instagram to share a photo of herself with Derek and their two children, Darcey and Billy. The 57-year-old acknowledged that the day would be “tough” as she paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband.
The TV presenter also shared a “sad” moment as she detailed the family’s day together, which included visiting Derek’s grave and reminiscing about him. She penned: “So yesterday was one of those days the kids and I knew would be tough. #fathersday – the day when everyone wants to celebrate their daddy.
“We started by visiting Derek’s grave early – and talked about all the amazing things we loved about him, the daft things he did to make us laugh and all the things he has given us that we’ll never forget. We have so much to be grateful for.
“We’re also so grateful to still have my amazing dad in our lives and Derek’s dad too. Brilliant Papa and Grandad,” reports Wales Online.
Kate added: “Then thanks to my fab @global family we went to the #capitalsummertimeball – an amazing day of music and summer joy. It was sad coming home and not finding Derek waiting to hear ‘all about it’ as he used to say. But so wonderful that we had him at all.
“I know for so many yesterday would have been a tough day so here’s to getting through and let’s celebrate all the wonderful fathers and father figures and what they gift us everyday . #love #gratitude #letscelebratelife.”
The ITV presenter received an outpouring of support from her pals and fans, as Lorraine Kelly commented: “Beautiful words and what a gorgeous photo,” whereas Charlotte Hawkins chimed in: “Lots of love to you.
Garraway was swamped with messages of encouragement from her fans too. One said: “Gorgeous photo, memories to treasure. Lots of love and strength to you and your beautiful family,” Another sympathised: “Awh I bet it was a tough day Kate, Derek will always be with you. Thinking if you all.”
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