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Ariana Longson

'Derek put Christmas lights inside the car' - Kate Garraway on navigating grief at Christmas and her determination to make it 'fun and happy'

Kate Garraway.

Christmas is a poignant time for many and can stir up a range of emotions, particularly in those grieving for loved ones. This is something Kate Garraway – who lost her husband Derek Draper in January 2024 after a four-year battle with complications of Covid-19 – knows all too well.

'Christmas is emotional for so many people for so many reasons,' the star, who is mum to Darcey, 19, and Billy, 16, admits.

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