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Megan Nisbet

Kate Garraway 'exhausted and very fretful' as husband Derek back 'in and out' of hospital

Kate Garraway has provided an update on Derek Draper's health battle. The Good Morning Britain presenter has said she's feeling "exhausted and very fretful" as she shared that her husband is back "in and out" of hospital.

Derek was first hospitalised with Covid-19 in March 2020, where he spent a year after the virus "wreaked havoc" on his body. He returned home in April 2021 but continues to receive round-the-clock care.

In her latest update, Kate, 55, said she was hopeful the "wonderful health teams" would help Derek improve as she turned to nature for comfort. Kate said she felt better for being in the garden after a stressful period.

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Sharing a video of her beuatiful plants, Kate told her 1.1 million Instagram followers: "So Derek has been in and out of hospital a lot recently - hopefully the wonderful health teams will help him improve but I woke up early feeling exhausted & very fretful.

"As you know my garden is my #happyplace so came out for some #calm and to get stuck in to some weeding & planting. It’s been ages since have been able to & I really missed it but nature hasn’t me.

"The flowers are blooming, fruits growing, leaves dancing in the breeze. Am sure there’s a message in there somewhere for how life finds a way, and I certainly feel better for being in amongst it.

"Now to get my hands dirty & get stuck in! #happysundayeveryone and hope you find some joy!" Kate was flooded with support on the social media platform.

"Hope things improve for you soon Kate , so glad you have your beautiful garden to keep you calm," wrote on fan, while another added: "Sending love. Gardening is the best when times are terrible. My heart aches for u all."

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