KATE Garraway has been flooded with support from her loyal fans after it was revealed that her husband Derek Draper is “unresponsive” as he battles coronavirus in intensive care.
Many, upset at hearing her heart-rending comments, have shared their own tales of relatives who faced similar trauma and returned home after defeating the illness.
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Kate’s pal Ben Shephard updated viewers on Derek’s condition after his month-long battle against the deadly virus.
The 45-year-old host read out her social media update on the morning show yesterday, saying: “He is still with us but what a battle it is.”
Ranvir Singh added: “It’s a dreadful time and I think she’s at home with two children and trying to keep it going. It’s a total unknown. But as she said, as long as he’s here there’s absolute hope.”
Ben added: “Twenty four hours at a time and she rightly pointed out, he’s getting extraordinary care. She gets the chance to phone in the evenings and talk to him.”
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Ranvir then confirmed he’s not able to respond yet: “He’s not responding yet so everything she’s saying, I don’t think.”
Ben joked: “That’s pretty standard with Kate!”
Viewers have been writing to her on social media to give her hope and comfort.
One fan wrote: “There’s a lady in our village who has been in hospital for 35 days she comes hope tomorrow. Keep the faith, fingers crossed your husband comes home soon xxxx.”
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Another posted: “Kate my brother is moving g out of ICU today after 40 days ! So hang in there x.”
Others simply sent good wishes, with one saying: “My thoughts and prayers to @kategarraway during this time sending my prayers to you and your family, and Derek will all be in your arms very soon.”
Sharing a video of her joining her family in clapping for carers on Thursday night, she wrote: “So much to be grateful for tonight. Derek is still with us but what a battle it is.
“So grateful too for our amazing #nhs doing so much for Derek everyday – wonderful to see all the support for them & our key workers every Thursday. We can’t thank them enough can we?
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“So brave. Sending love to everyone during this ghastly time, particularly all those struggling for whatever reason- none of this is easy. Thank you so much for your messages – they mean so much to me.
“Love and so much thanks from me and the whole family. X #staypositive #hope #standtogether #nhs.”
Ben told viewers last week that Kate is able to read and play music, saying: “She also wanted to share that she’s been able to speak to Derek in the evenings in a coma.
“We had some guests on last week and I think a lot of hospitals are doing this, they are offering families the chance to speak to their loved ones who can’t respond because their in comas. But she’s been able to share music with him, to talk to him and just support him.”
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