Kate Garraway: My husband is still very ill
The TV presenter said it “remains an excruciatingly worrying time” in a message read out on air by her Good Morning Britain co-presenter Ben Shephard.
She praised the NHS team treating him as “extraordinary”, saying: “I know that it’s only their professionalism, dedication and bravery that has kept Derek with us so far. I also know that they are working just as hard on all the patients in their care.”
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Hide AdDraper, 52, a former lobbyist and political adviser, was admitted to hospital last Monday.
Garraway added: “It is hard to find the right words because thank you alone just doesn’t seem enough but I do thank them with all my heart as I know Derek would also want to if he could.
“I also want to say thank you so much to everyone who has sent messages of support. I’m sorry that I haven’t been able to respond to them but I hope you understand I’m focusing on Derek and my family right now.
“However, in quieter moments, I am seeing them and they are so comforting and wonderful to read.
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Hide Ad“I am very aware that I’m not the only one going through this torture, there are thousands of families everywhere worried about their loved ones and hundreds more every day too that are having to deal with the worst news that their loved ones have been taken by this horrific virus.
“I want to send a message of love and support to all of you going through this. You are not alone, we must all stand together and support each other.
“And I’m praying to be able to be talking with you soon with some positive news. Love, Kate.”
Garraway and Draper have been married since 2005.