Kate Garraway reveals 'another sad 1st' without tragic Derek in poignant update
Kate Garraway has marked another 'first' following the passing of her husband Derek Draper. The Good Morning Britain presenter lost her husband in January following a four-year battle with the devastating effects of Covid.
Kate, 57, has continued to be open about her grief and the milestones she's marked without Derek by her side. Following their daughter Darcey's 18th birthday and her return to the red carpet, Kate has now celebrated her first birthday without her husband.
The TV presenter turned 57 on 4 May and celebrated the occasion surrounded by her loved ones. She shared a clip on Instagram of her enjoying an afternoon outside with her children and friends.
Kate paid tribute to Derek in the caption, writing: "Well yesterday was another one of those sad 1st’s - my first birthday since Derek’s passing. Woke up feeling so sad & thought well I can either cry all day or celebrate life as he did so well.
"And thanks to wonderful friends it worked! See you on @gmb tomorrow from 6 - happy bank holiday weekend everyone!"
Fans flocked to support her, with one writing: "An inspirational woman, I hope you enjoyed your birthday, you deserve to have had a wonderful day!" A second penned: "Happiest of birthdays beautiful person remember Derek will always be with you & celebrating too."
It comes after Kate attended her first red carpet event since Derek's passing in January. Kate made her return to the red carpet as she attended the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, marking the occasion with a number of snaps from the event.
Alongside these, she penned the caption: "Well this was a moment. My first red carpet event, following Derek’s passing - and WHAT an event. I’ve been aware of the incredible work @variety does over its 75 years to help disabled & disadvantaged children & heard that it’s awards do’s are always the glitziest.
"I was so pleased to have an invite to attend but then to actually WIN an award was an incredible honour - a silver heart for Outstanding Contribution to TV & Radio - I guess if you cling on long enough you eventually make a contribution!!!!!!"
She added: "And then to be presented it by @benshephardofficial - so special. Congrats to all the winners @j_corden @sheridansmithster @thejanemcdonald @joancollinsdbe @crouchy @global @ashleytaborking #bradleywalsh @mralfieboe & so many more. #humbling #grateful".
