Kate Garraway reveals she still wakes up at night afraid she hasn’t given her late husband medication
Kate Garraway reveals long-term impact of caring for late husband
- Kate Garraway reveals she still wakes up in the night fearing she has forgotten to give medication to her late husband Derek Draper, who died in January 2024 at age 56 after suffering major health complications from Covid.
- Garraway described caring for Draper as “one of the greatest honours” of her life, but admits to still feeling the pressures and responsibilities of being his carer.
- Draper required constant care after spending nearly 100 days in a coma in 2020, which Garraway provided with the help of professionals.
- Garraway incurred debts of between £500,000 to £800,000 to ensure Draper had the necessary care, as he was not eligible for funding.
- Garraway also experienced extreme illness and was hospitalised in 2023 due to the stress and demands of caring for Draper, highlighting the toll it took on her life.