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Susan Knox & Kirstie McCrum

Kate Garraway's husband Derek 'still cannot really move or speak', she admits in emotional interview

Kate Garraway's husband Derek 'still cannot really move or speak', she has admitted in an emotional interview. The Good Morning Britain star's beloved husband Derek Draper was in a coma for many months after contracting Covid in 2020.

The former political advisor, spent 13 months in hospital before returning to the family home with Kate, 55, and their two children - Darcey, 16 and Billy, 13. But Derek, Kate's husband of 13 years, still needs round-the-clock care.

Three years after her husband first faced life-changing challenges amid his Covid battle, Kate has revealed that he is 'very damaged' but is still making progress every day. Speaking to Giovanna Fletcher on her podcast, Journey To Magic, the broadcaster shared some insight into her family life with Derek, and their children Darcey and Billy, reports MirrorOnline.

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