Kate Garraway is seen for the first time since husband Derek Draper’s heart attack as she does food shop in Santa hat
KATE Garraway has been pictured for the first time since her seriously ill husband Derek Draper’s devastating heart attack.
The Good Morning Britain star, 56, looked determined to be in the festive spirit, despite Derek’s ongoing health battle, by wearing a Santa hat while doing a food shop at Tesco.
The broadcaster emerged from the supermarket carrying bags filled with goods.
Stylish Kate matched her Christmas hat with a chic red coat, a velour skirt and cream boots.
Finishing the festive flavour was a navy jumper decorated with baubles.
We revealed last week how Kate was spending Christmas in hospital by gravely ill Derek’s bedside following his latest setback.
A source said: “It’s been a heartbreaking time for Kate and, of course, poor Derek.
“Sadly, his condition remains much the same.
“The children are aware of the situation and have been by their dad’s bedside as much as possible.
“The whole family is rallying around and trying to stay strong for one another.
“At Christmas time, this is especially devastating.”
Kate has taken indefinite leave of absence from ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Smooth Radio due to 56-year-old Derek’s worsening condition.
He was first admitted to hospital with Covid in March 2020.
He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator.
The former lobbyist spent 13 months in hospital — making him Britain’s longest-suffering coronavirus victim.
Derek has since battled various health problems, with the virus causing him brain inflammation, kidney failure and liver and pancreas damage.
He still has difficulty breathing unaided.
Kate has adapted their North London home for her husband, who spends much of his time on hospital trips and sleeping.
He has been the subject of two acclaimed ITV documentaries fronted by Kate.