"A Merciful Release" | Kate Garraway Husband Derek Draper Dies | Kevin O'Sullivan | Alex Phillips

Derek Draper, the author and former political adviser, has passed away at the age of 56, as announced by his wife Kate Garraway. He had been facing severe complications from Covid since he contracted the virus in March 2020.
Kate Garraway, confirmed his death through a statement shared on Instagram. She expressed her sadness, informing followers that Derek had been critically ill since experiencing a cardiac arrest in early December. The complications were exacerbated by the damage caused by Covid in March 2020.
In her message, Garraway mentioned that Derek spent his final days surrounded by family, and she was with him, holding his hand during the last challenging hours until he passed away.
Kevin O'Sullivan and Alex Phillips speak with TalkTV correspondent Oliver-Whitfield-Miocic, TalkTV presenter Penny Smith and former government adviser James Price.
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[@shelanjaypreston2072]

So sad to hear that Derrick has died. I lost my beautiful brother to covid in 2021, he was 48 . My brother fought valiantly for 4 months . Knowing Derrick had fought it and was able to go home made me happy. I soon realised though that he still had to do battle with the aftermath of the disease , and with the love of his family he fought to the end. Rest in beautiful golden slumber Derrick you deserve nothing less than to have a billion stars to light your dark and the softest of pure white clouds to rest your weary head.

[@christinemackenzie5454]

Poor man, he suffered so much. Kate has been determined never to give up. May his memory be a blessing. 🙏

[@jimbo6693]

Your right she never gave up any of her jobs to nurse him that's for sure.

[@lucius4556]

​@@jimbo6693 well the mortgage and bills have to be paid and the kids fed, also one income down and extra care bills of thousands, try living in the real world !

[@barbd5607]

RIP Derek, sleep peacefully now. My thoughts and deepest condolences to Kate and the children 🙏

[@BeverleyDay-dk9cm]

It is sad news and i feel sorry for the family but the covid has hit but i dont want the the ones that had the injection and i did and i have ended up with a brain tumour so it is not just because you got covid but injection has been bad

[@margaretfleming3554]

What a herculean fight everybody put up to keep this dear man alive, especially Mr Draper himself. Condolences to his wife, family and friends.

[@casper18008]

yes it is amazing how they kept this high profile and wealthy man alive while tens of thousands of cancer patients were left to die on the altar of saving the NHS

[@sylvester-jb3lj]

@@casper18008 totally agree

[@elliej11j68]

@@casper18008Not much of a life though was it? I am saddened by his death and all of the deaths caused directly, or indirectly by Covid.

[@Jules-ks1xo]

⁠​⁠@@casper18008it wasn’t just Derek. Thousands of other people were also being prioritised treatment across the UK during the pandemic. Sadly, many people lost their lives from other illnesses because the NHS was stretched beyond capacity. There are people still suffering today from long covid side effects. The NHS are still treating patients for this. You don’t hear about your average Joe Bloggs because they are not in the public eye! Do you think that they should have pulled the plug on Derek then? It sure sounds like it! Derek and Kate went from a two people household earning wages to one person. Kate had to close Derek’s business down because he clearly could not work and Kate was hit with a £700,000 tax bill because of it! Unless you have walked a mile in their shoes, then how about you keep your bitter comments to yourself!

[@annetaylor7834]

Oh, I do feel so sad for Kate and her family. I lost my beloved sister to Covid on 18 January 2021 and it was totally devastating. It still is. Sincere condolences to Kate and her whole family.

[@deepzepp4176]

If you don’t mind me asking, how old was your sister?

[@annetaylor7834]

@@deepzepp4176 My sister was 69.

[@fluffyanne1177]

Lost my dad and best friend to the toxic experimental clot shots

[@annetaylor7834]

@@deepzepp4176 My sister was 69.

[@nipper44]

So sorry for Kate and their children,RIP Derek,your suffering is over.💔💔

[@jimbo6693]

Aye he hasn't got to put up with camera crews in his bedroom anymore.

[@barbarajones9385]

No doubt he agreed to being filmed; hardly likely she would have done it without his permission. The expense of 24/7 care at home for several years must have been enormous. Plus the expensive equipment required and possibly remodelling the house. It would not have all been covered by NHS or even private insurance. Plus there were other medical attempts (overseas?) which also would have cost a fortune. No doubt the various media offerings went some way towards paying the huge medical bills.

[@jimbo6693]

@@barbarajones9385 Well it certainly wasn't her looking after him full time was it.?! She made a bloody fortune out of it. Books, documentaries, award nights, quiz shows, Smooth Radio. They were millionaires to start with and as for him agreeing to the filming, the poor bloke didn't know what day it was never mind being mentally cognitive. For gods sake she milked it for all it was worth. Absolutely disgraceful..

[@barbarajones9385]

@jimbo6693 Obviously she is not trained to look after an extremely ill patient. Specialists were supervising, trained nurses taking care and monitoring developments. The costs would have likely amounted to millions. For others suffering long covid, this might have been useful in placing the reality of long covid in the public eye - many people are sceptical about it. Are you involved or invested in this story in some way? Do you have a reason for your intense dislike? Have you worked with either party? I am neutral, not invested, but I do think talking about long covid is important and useful. Plus people nowadays do often document the progress of a loved one's illness it's not all that unusual, especially with two public figures. I wonder why this specific story has made such an impression on you.

[@Jules-ks1xo]

@@jimbo6693What’s disgraceful is your inappropriate comments! Kate could not care for him 24/7 because she still had to pay the mortgage and bills etc they went from two people earning wages to just one! It’s all relative no matter how much you earn. Kate had to close Derek’s business down and was hit with a £700,000 tax bill. Kate also highlighted how little Carers earn for the hard work that they do! Also how difficult it is for family caregivers. Between Kate’s work commitments and looking after their children, she was caring for her husband, often with little or no sleep doing all of the above! Not once did she complain as she was trying to be strong and positive for her husband and children! Give the poor Woman a break!

[@dianeknight4839]

It is a Blessed Release for the poor man, he never really came back from Covid.

[@Donna_Relaxing]

Horrible, my husband died of Covid early when it arrived in America at age 62. Long before vaccines, the shock I still feel. So young, so sad, she has a very long road ahead of her

[@angelaeastwood3938]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. sending condolences. 😢

[@Donna_Relaxing]

You are very kind, ones world gets very very small @@angelaeastwood3938

[@seaside2001]

I feel for your loss. Terrible virus and much more dangerous than people realized.

[@4faxache935]

The "vaccine" would not have saved your husband. The "vaccine" has caused more problems than it has solved. Don't believe me??? Well excess deaths are now running at approx 40% higher now than pre covid deaths and guess what the biggest cause of excess death is ----- heart related, go figure.

[@ryanfoxley6756]

😂😂😂😂😂covid the funniest joke I ever heard 😂😂😂😂that’s a good one fakest scam on earth so are you brainless tw*ts for believing it

[@paulhowes8181]

God bless, he died knowing he was loved by his wife and children

[@1966Depeche]

And that the money will keep rolling in for Kate 24/7....

[@jackywatts8262]

very sad but this poor guy seems to be the only person who really suffered from this most people had covid and ots nothing more than a cold

[@crystaldance5731]

He suffered long enough god bless him he is now out of his suffering rip derek condolences to Kate and their family so so sad we will always remember him 🥲❤️

[@babsbee4081]

So very sad, especially for Kate and her kids. Derek is at peace and no longer suffering, but unfortunately , theirs is just starting . I’m a widow, so I do know how painful and hard it is…💜

[@jimbo6693]

She's been out partying and making money from documentarys ffs. Oh and don't forget the books. God almighty the bloke was lying dying and she had a bloody camera crew in the bedroom with him. Wake up for God's sake

[@jim22277]

​@@jimbo6693It was all very undignified.

[@jimbo6693]

@@jim22277 Exactly, if that was me lying there in a vegetative state like that poor bloke was, the last thing I'd want was for my wife to be inviting camera crews into my space. Absolutely disgraceful.

[@carolharcus4773]

@@jimbo6693 She was out there yes but I doubt very much that she was having fun. And if you don't go out and work there is no money to to pay for his care. What you saw was strength to carry on. What else do you do? Curl up in a ball and do nothing until your pennyless? You haven't a bloody clue what she was feeling or going through , so stop being so poisonous. Jesus! You have a swinging brick for a heart. I only hope you never have to go through what she went through and all in front of the public and media gaze.

[@Jules-ks1xo]

@@jimbo6693Did you walk a mile in her shoes! No….then shut up because you are the one who does not know what you are talking about!

[@realmms]

My deepest condolences, I lost my great uncle in NYC March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic and lost my uncle December 2022 after months of fighting the effects of covid. May he rest well.

[@marynelson5541]

May he rest in peace, your suffering is over, thinking of Kate and his family, loves last gift. REMEMBERANCE ❤❤❤

[@rosegregory5016]

Condolences to Kate the children & both parents , finally released from this dreadful illness , RIP Derek

[@maryjanegibson7743]

Covid has been a long and tragic story. I grieve for this family, and am glad to see that the television and political communities are rallying around them.

[@ryanfoxley6756]

Covid is the biggest funniest scam joke ever it’s Fckng hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shirleyvalentine2794]

Flu

[@davidpayne3938]

So terribly sad what happened to Derek, that could have been anyone of us with that absolutely horrible virus. I know for sure that he knew he was a loved man all the way to the end..❤

[@1962pjh]

A friend's co-worker got Covid 19. He ended up in a coma for 8 weeks. When he awoke, he discovered his dear mum had died from it. He's still not 100% but just recently got back to work. He has a lot of guilt because he exposed his mum to that "harmless" virus.

[@triciabaker8992]

God bless him.

[@jimbo6693]

A "friends Co worker"?? Think I've heard that one

[@deepzepp4176]

How old was your friends coworker?

[@jimbo6693]

@@deepzepp4176 Probably over 99

[@ksc743]

TalkTV needs to monitor their channel and remove these soulless trolls.

[@Mylostsock11]

How sad, may he rest in peace now. Thoughts and prayers go to kate, his children and his loved ones at this tragic time ❤

[@user-rl8mq9uf7b]

How terrible poor man i lost my friend to covid three years ago its terrible he lost all this weight my condolences are with his wife and family at this tragic time RIP

[@JojoJojo-hd3xp]

RIP Derek. Sincerest condolences to Kate, Darcey and Billy, all family friends and colleagues.

[@toniswift6058]

My thoughts go out to Kate and her family...My 20 yr old was put into a coma because her organs were shutting down. Very sad, that damage may have happened, due to covid. My daughter, is with us but does hae long term covid. Very sad tohear he lost his battle... He faught back so well. RIP.

[@lucycope7047]

I hope your daughter makes a full recovery 😢 ❤

[@astorrian6247]

Very sad news, RIP Derek - you have suffered for too long, always surrounded by our loving family..peace and love to all.

[@sarahsallotmentjourney]

“You just do it don’t you “ spoken like every man and woman holding it all together spinning those plates

[@angesews8110]

I do feel sorry for Kate and family. Stay stronger my love. He is now at peace and will always be around you. You have been amazing through this long period

[@jimbo6693]

Yes she's been amazing alright. Award nights, books, documentaries for gods same the poor bloke was lying dying and she had a bloody camera crew in the bedroom.. It was the only thing keeping her relevant

[@Lou-g3f]

​@@jimbo6693jeez. OK we get your point.

[@jimbo6693]

@@Lou-g3f Truth hurt.??

[@Lou-g3f]

@@jimbo6693 no not at all. Just bored of your comments. You've made your point. Thanks.

[@heatherlingard9444]

​@jimbo6693 jealousy really makes you look pathetic and stupid she was brave for her kids and didn't show any weakness and tried to keep things as normal as possible for her children yeah she documented her husband's illness but that was to raise awareness on covid and show the pain people go through when having covid and the pain the family go through when caring for thier family member the documentary was a success and she got awarded for raising awareness from the royal family

[@joanlose608]

God bless you and your family Kate Derek is now at peace ❤

[@caroleoneill2872]

R.I.P Derek peace after much pain rest easy thoughts are with kate & her family & friends

[@anddontcallmeshirley-]

How many "injections" did he submit to?

[@colinjames8179]

How very sad,a battle so bravely fought that was sadly lost,my thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends.xxxx

[@Fiona86555]

Long term ventilation damages the organs.

[@sallywright8065]

There’s a time and a place ffs!

[@annecoleman3137]

Deepest Sympathy to Kate & her Beautiful Children I lost my Cousin to Covid he was 44 and left a wife and 3 young Children it was Heartbreaking and no one could visit him

[@scottanthony6269]

Such sad news may I give my condolences to Kate and family RIP Derek

[@donnabennett2546]

Rest well Derek, no more suffering..❤

[@kathyhendry788]

My heartfelt ♥️ sypthathy to Kate children and family my heart goes out to you all .❤❤❤

[@lindatweetytaylor]

Derek put up a good fight and Kate being so strong has definitely helped him. She kept working and some days without any sleep she is so strong. Now he is at peace and I hope that Kate really takes enough time off to process everything that has happened in the last 4 years. The love between them is truly amazing

[@dianelopes8199]

condolences to kate . so sad

[@frederickebene]

Condolences to the family. But horrible that he was used to instil fear in the population by the media and government.

[@jimbo6693]

Exactly and now we'll never hear the bloody end of it

[@carolharcus4773]

@@jimbo6693 Oh FFS now is not the time!

[@JaneDoe-bo9tz]

Nonsense

[@frederickebene]

@@carolharcus4773 not the time for condolences? Why wasn't he given the dignity to try and recover in private. Why the endless press about him? Wake up Carol.

[@carolharcus4773]

@@frederickebene Now IS the time for condolences. I wasn't against that. Its all the blaming and bitching about it now, that is not needed.

[@boogieboxmusic4331]

It’s a tragedy, but most people lose loved ones without getting awards and feted and being able to make documentaries .. most people just lose loved ones alone and unnoticed..

[@suzannesmith5953]

Omg why say that 😢

[@davidbosquette2940]

What great empathy you have shown at a families lowest point 🤡

[@joanofarc8099]

Yes i agree!.....bloody weird!.....

[@Jules-ks1xo]

How about for starters, these people are not in the public domain so of course they are not going to be doing documentaries!

[@boogieboxmusic4331]

@@davidbosquette2940 I don’t think Kate reads my comments but I’m sure she would agree with me, my comment got more likes than yours by the way..

[@charlottebezuidenhout2690]

Very sad to hear. They really fought hard. My deepest condolences to the family

[@johnnyhock]

I wonder what she meant when she said she “would have more to say in due course” ? It sounded cryptic, almost threatening…..🤔

[@harrys1505]

No doubt she will write a book and milk her husband's condition for even more money.

[@carolharcus4773]

Because she knows the media will be hounding her for info and she needs privacy and time to grieve with her family for goodness sake. Nothing sinister in that! Its just your mind thats sinister.

[@rebekahTee-er3rz]

You want to kill her as well... damn you.. were not interested in your pedophilia tales of woe..

[@1966Depeche]

More to say !! And that will be said to the highest bidder..

[@UnbornTurd]

RIP Derek.

[@MrAdrianOldfield]

So sad

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Derek William Draper, you will be missed

[@tonyallenden7660]

Kate was so faithful to Derek to his passing, where others would have given up and ran.

[@jimbo6693]

For gods sake she was making money out of it. Bloody documentaries, books, interviews, award nights. He was lying dying and she had a bloody camera crew in the bedroom. It was the only thing keeping her relevant... The poor blokes well out of it..

[@erzsihug1]

@@jimbo6693you absolute saddo!! How heartless can you be!! Kate Garraway is one of the greatest and nicest tv presenters we have ever known! She made no money from all the documentaries and shows, it was simply to show just how much long covid can destroy lives!! Shame on you!! 😡😡

[@harrys1505]

@@jimbo6693 Well said. And if you read the piece on Sky News by Jon Craig, Draper was prone to boasting about his own importance and getting above himself (according to Peter Mandelson). That's just some context for all the people crying over someone they didn't even know.

[@jimbo6693]

@@harrys1505 Exactly, two bloody charlatans. 👍🏻

[@vallee3140]

I often got annoyed with her, showing him looking so rough, poor man never got any dignity. She also was very lucky, to be able to afford the nursing care he got, many couldn't, its a relief for him.@@jimbo6693

[@lynnemckenzie8679]

Sorry to hear of the sad news thoughts go out to Kate and their children rip Derek ❤

[@karenartingstall471]

so so sorry to all of you Derek is going to be ok to all of you take care ❤ Manchester ❤

[@lynnwilliams2554]

Lovely sentiments Penny. ❤

[@diamondbill9805]

? And so did a lot of other people.

[@sugarbertie1143]

Exactly!

[@Jules-ks1xo]

I don’t think anyone would dispute this but they were/are not in the public domain!

[@maureenquinn460]

I'm so sorry

[@jackiesetchfield5860]

May he rest in peace 🙏

[@leecarter5687]

Well said Kevin thank you for your kindness for Kate , and yes it was merciful so sad to say, but poor Derick had no more strength to go on😢❤

[@user-sx9nq5lz1k]

So sad to hear this news my heart goes out to Kate and family. ❤xx

[@maryprime2834]

Makes you weep just reading this bad news lots love to Kate and family

[@siobhanodwyer8445]

Sad for Kate and family but was it due to long covid or was it because of the JAB ??

[@nicola7609]

He caught it in March 2020 - before the jab

[@sallywright8065]

Such an inappropriate comment.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Thousands more like Derek but just ordinary people so no need to mention them .

[@Tom_murray89]

So sad to see that Derrick has passed away my thoughts are with his family at this sad time x

[@delboyoelmundo4718]

We’re just bystanders when our loved ones are v I’ll all we can do is give support by being by their side , you don’t get over it you get thru it

[@wyntrask9533]

Did He have the JAB?

[@seasmacfarlane6418]

My prayers love and thoughts are with Kate Garraway and her family. They have all suffered so much, and I just pray that she will be strengthened by the love and support that still surrounds her. God bless you Kate.❤

[@carolholly1608]

❤❤❤❤❤💔💔💔💔💔💔💔❤💔💔💔💔

[@kimsmith1028]

So sorry for your loss .

[@khatijaundre7803]

My heartfelt condolences to Kate her two children and family may his soul rest in peace❤

[@lesleycooper7544]

So sad. My husband was 58. His was cancer. Life is 💩

[@sarahsallotmentjourney]

Sad story and big loss for this covid death and others

[@Agaliki6]

RIP Derek

[@lisaballantyne8539]

Truly heartbreaking 😢...my sincere condolences to Kate and her family xx

[@christineprince9188]

So sad to hear ❤️❤️

[@shirleyvalentine2794]

So his demise was nothing to do with being overly ventilated…..nope couldn’t possibly be that…..no let’s make out a “virus” with a 99%+ survival rate was to blame 🙄

[@danieldorey8762]

For us all!

[@louisep5178]

So very tragic. RIP Derek

[@stratfordbaby8572]

This would classify as the slowest death in recorded history. 3+ years.

[@Mac-ku3xu]

He caught flu three years ago, then had a series of "vaccines" linked to heart attacks. He then died of a heart attack.

[@joanofarc8099]

Yeah.....fishy!.....🤔

[@casper18008]

Was he vaccinated , did he get sick before or after the mrna poison jab ?

[@MOLL146]

He was one of the first people to get COVID , no vaccines at the time , no one knew what Covid was

[@caroleoneill2872]

No he wasn't he never got the chance poor man he got ill with Covid & was so poorly he was put in an induced coma its been three long years of absolute struggle from when he came home poor poor man.

[@debbilecornu8896]

@Caroleoneill, he was poorly before covid.

[@PP-im6mb]

Very sad for this man and family. However, never before has a desperately sick individual been used by the media and to some extent his wife, to promote a narrative around the risks of a certain disease.

[@Jackie-ji2sj]

No narratives in this story, just care and love.

[@shelanjaypreston2072]

Covid was not a narrative it was and still is a nightmare to all those who lost and continue to lose their loved ones.

[@debcrook9086]

I truly feel for Kate and the family ,and I sincerely wish this news will see the end of media censorship about the creation and funding of this manmade bioweapon. If I were in Kate's shoes I'd be using my position to shine a light and demand truthful answers

[@vallee3140]

I agree she should have kept him out of the public eye.

[@debbilecornu8896]

He was poorly before he got covid, but nobody mentions that.

[@vallee3140]

Its now come out he had the heart attack in Mexico last month, Kate took him there for treatment???? then took a 12 hour flight back here with him, no wonder, he wasn't fit enough to travel like that, poor man.

[@Jules-ks1xo]

When someone is poorly, it’s down to the Medical Specialists only to determine whether or not they are fit to fly. This has to be documented and given to the airline prior to flying! Obviously, Derek was deemed fit enough to do the flight!

[@vallee3140]

but was he ?? would he have had the heart attack if he had been left alone.@@Jules-ks1xo

[@Jules-ks1xo]

As mentioned, only a doctor/specialist determine whether or not that person is fit to fly. They would not put their name or signature on official documents, declaring a person is able to if they are not,because if that person became ill during the flight and urgent medical attention needed then the aircraft has to divert to the nearest airport. This costs the airline’s hundreds of thousands of pounds. As for the reason as to why he had the heart attack is not for me to speculate

[@user-fm8br2my4n]

Bless him,he fought like a warrior

[@tom58569]

Poor old derek had heat issues , covid with a survival rate of 99,8 had fuck all to do with ir

[@catpatrick3838]

In his case, CV-19 did play a role. His body was ravaged by the virus and he barely survived. Yes, there is a survival rate of 99.8% from Covid, and some of us never even get it (me included), but his survival from the virus was marked with dramatic internal damage, including damage to his heart. It's akin to a cold causing the death of a cancer patient, while the cancer didn't technically cause their death it was certainly a contributing factor in that their body was unable to fight off the virus.

[@Diamondmine212]

Definitely, the poor man has had a living death for just short of Four years,and still commentators say there was no such thing as covid. It was heartbreaking for Kate,their children,his family and poor Derek. Bless him, 🙏

[@deepzepp4176]

People said it wasn’t as bad as it was made out to be. And it wasn’t.

[@helenferguson510]

Also heartbreaking for those families of loved ones who committed suicide due to unnecessary restrictions and scaremongering. But no-one gave a toss about them did they?

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Let's hope he wasn't still injected after contracting it. Now media need to get behind the excess deaths after Vax. May he rest in peace.

[@barbarajones9385]

​@1STBUCKLEY He caught Covid before vaccinations were available.

[@susanyates4233]

So sad, I feel deeply for Kate and her children. I lost my beloved husband to cancer in 2019, and am still grieving. At a time like this, the negative comments are a disgrace.

[@shirleylaporte4216]

🙏❤

[@CarolMartin-xm1ri]

Such a shame and all those deniers.

[@rgsnr8702]

we must all have others reflect on our lives at some point and hope we were well thought of outside our families ,unfortunately some are not

[@lynnwilliams2554]

This is the saddest news that I was dreading having to read about. I'm so very sorry for Kate, Darcy, Billy, and their wider family. Derek fought the greatest fight of his life, and was a hero in my eyes. RIP lovely man, your pain is over 💔

[@harrys1505]

Why was he a hero? And how do you know he was a lovely man. Stop with your drivel.

[@lynnwilliams2554]

@@harrys1505 that's a bit harsh

[@dem8667]

Hero?? What a load of old bollocks. The man risking his life to save a child in the flooded car is a hero. Calm down

[@user-jg2nq6ll4c]

That'll be ANOTHER book she'll take out now🙄🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@Jules-ks1xo]

Have some respect, you vile troll!!!!

[@Mac-ku3xu]

Those "safe and effective vaccines"just keep being so safe.

[@off__world8668]

crimes against humanity

[@Jackie-ji2sj]

No. Sad story, that's all.

[@crawford1083]

A crime by whom? The Chinese State and CCP? Or are you one of those cretins who wanted longer and deeper and harder stupid Covid restrictions?

[@bennym5244]

Yes, he was behind the spin for Iraq but he really suffered here for so long. He paid his dues. RIP to Derek.

[@joanofarc8099]

Why has this poor man been the only one reported to have died in this way from " long covid"?.....was it really " long covid"....seems odd to me?....🤔😒

[@sarahjoines9343]

Rip

[@stratfordbaby8572]

Maybe she can finally MOVE ON.

[@harrys1505]

Garraway really is milking it. And if you read the piece on Sky News by Jon Craig, Draper was prone to boasting about his own importance and getting above himself (according to Peter Mandelson). That's just some context for all you people crying over someone you didn't even know.

[@ShalimarPicasso]

Correct. I met him several times in 2006, and he was one of the most arrogant and unpleasant people I have ever met. As for her, she milked his ailment as much as she possibly could. In the end, Death doesn't care about ego and self-importance. Still, I wouldn't have wished this upon him.

[@carolharcus4773]

Oh and you sound like a really nice guy. NOT!The world is full of people like that but it doesn't mean they are bad people.

[@bcent5758]

Who cares what he was like or what you think of her. They suffered terribly and let the world see the reality of life for some people after covid. I’m sure by your ability to say something so critical about people who have been through hell that you’re not a particularly nice person either. I still wouldn’t wish it upon you.

[@harrys1505]

@@bcent5758 Been through hell, yet still got the mental strength and gumption to write books and make documentaries? I wouldn't define that as going through hell. And if you deduce by my one comment (that you disagree with) that I am not a particularly nice person, then that makes you extremely obtuse and narrow minded.

[@Jules-ks1xo]

@@harrys1505so you walked a mile in her shoes…nope! Mortgage, bills etc had to be paid as they went from a household of two earning an income to one! In between Kate’s work commitments and juggling the household, looking after their children, she was there every step of the way for her husband! Kate could have left Derek in the hospital or put him into a home and life would have been a lot easier for her. With her tenacity and positive attitude, she hoped against all the odds that Derek would be more likely to recover in his own home and family environment. Without looking at the bigger picture, you are in fact a very narrow minded individual! A thoroughly unpleasant one at that!

[@kateoneill7917]

So sad to hear this, THANK THE LORD I didn't know anyone that had covid so I don't know what kate's going through but my heart goes out 2 her and EVERYBODY that's been hurt by covid

[@annmozdzer1258]

RIP

[@jenniferwilkinson8414]

Sad Rip

[@catherinekennedy7164]

My Christine Kennedy I am asd my Love and your family. I am so sorry for your loss asd my Love to you and and your family. ❤

[@ClactonCuun]

🎉 Alex seems to be getting chubbier. She needs a strong Full Nelson

[@annieterminetschuppon7232]

Oh no.

[@user-gy4ps9jj4y]

Sorry to hear your loss, rest in peace Derek, keep on going Kate your in are thoughts ❤ xx

[@harrys1505]

Husband dies on a Wednesday. Wife is on national TV by the following Monday. Make of that what you will. New partner by Friday?

[@Jules-ks1xo]

People grieve in lots of different ways! I wanted to go back to work the next day after my Mother passed away. I needed routine and to keep busy as opposed to sitting at home crying. It’s possible that Kate may already have done a lot of grieving, due to Derek not being the same man that she once knew and loved, prior to his illness! Same principle as people that have lost loved ones to dementia and Alzheimer’s! They lost that person long before their death!

[@carolynjones3571]

Don’t call her Garroway. A little respect

[@catherinekennedy7164]

I MA from UK in England.

[@loyaltytoroyalty]

RIP, Mr Draper.