Derek Draper: Kate Garraway’s husband dies after long Covid battle aged 56

Kate Garraway’s husband, Derek Draper, has died at the age of 56 after a long battle with the effects of Covid-19.

The former lobbyist was diagnosed with the virus in March 2020 and was placed into a medically-induced coma.

After staying in hospital for 13 months, Draper returned home but was readmitted several times due to the effects of his Covid diagnosis.

He died in early January 2024 and is survived by Ms Garraway and their two children.

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24 comments
  1. My heartfelt condolences to Kate and her family , at least they know he is free from the pain and suffering he's had to endure . Rip Derek x

  2. I do not like the way the NHS has blamed COVID. It's about time they start Admitting that the procedure that they gave him with tubes down He's Nick Created Swollen lungs and fluid build up It's such a shame

  3. It seems that Derek Draper wasn't vaccinated against the worst effects of Covid.

    I've read that Derek Draper contracted Covin in March 2021.
    I've also read that the Covid vaccination was available from Dec 2020.
    (Both the above dates are available on the internet).

    So, – why are there statements on the internet stating that the Covid vaccination WASN'T available when he contracted Covid?

    Clearly – there is some 'untruths' going on here!

  4. Seems like another unhealthy individual dying of a man made disease… better luck next time maybe take care of your health

  5. He never had “covid”…
    He had bacterial pneumonia and also the swabs never tested for “covid 19”…
    He originally was the scaremongering tool….

  6. Would love to say "God Bless You" Kate, but I no longer believe in any (good) god. However, I DO admire you and your family for the way you've coped, and can only hope you all pull through this so that life is at least "bearable" again soon. You are indeed a national treasure. THE UK loves you!

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