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DEREK DRAPER

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Annx

Annx Report 6 Jan 2024 21:12

Yes I felt very sad to hear the news. The poor man had suffered so much, but his lovely wife Kate has been such a cheerful, caring, positive person and somehow, and with my admiration, has coped and cared for the children too and worked hard at her job as well.
RIP Derek.

JustGinnie

JustGinnie Report 5 Jan 2024 17:36

Very sad news.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 5 Jan 2024 16:42

Very sad. Thinking of Kate and the family. What a hard time it has been for him and his family. Rest in peace Derek. Kate you could have done no more <3

Kuros

Kuros Report 5 Jan 2024 15:51

So sorry to hear this. She has all my admiration. What a strong, selfless lady!

Annie

Florence61

Florence61 Report 5 Jan 2024 14:13

Just heard this on the radio. So very sad <3

Florence in the hebrides

Linda

Linda Report 5 Jan 2024 13:34

Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper has died at the age of 56 he had covid in 2020 and never recovered from it then had a heart attack just before Christmas


Thinking of Kate and the children who has done a wonderful job keeking the family together and looking after Derek and doing her job

RIP Derek