Kate Garraway admits to health concerns after 'stress of past few years'

TV star Kate Garraway has shared her health fears after years of caring for her husband Derek Draper, who suffered from Long Covid before passing away in January at just 56 due to complications related to the condition.

Garraway, 57, known for her broadcasting career as well as her advocacy on Long Covid awareness, opened up about dealing with her loss and prioritising her wellbeing in a heartfelt interview with Woman and Home magazine.

Kate confided: "I've been trying to build my health back up for the last six months. The stress of the past four years has taken its toll on my body, and I know I need to look after myself better.

"I've been walking more and consciously trying to eat better. But really, I don't do enough. I'm finally following a proper skincare routine and someone's taught me face yoga exercises, so we'll see if any of that works! ".

Reflecting on the immense impact of her husband’s illness and passing, she remarked: "When people die and life-changing moments occur, you're not just mourning the life you had at that moment you are also mourning the life you thought you were going to have."

Kate Garraway has spoken poignantly about the suddenness of her husband Derek's illness, expressing her sorrow at the thought of their future plans being taken away. "Derek's illness was a complete shock and such an abrupt change.

"It makes me very sad to think that Derek and I won't be pottering around together in our old age. I feel like I've been grieving the person that I lost the day Derek first went into the ambulance then again the one that left us in January," reports the Express.

Since Derek's passing, Kate has been dedicated to honouring his memory, especially with the Pride of Britain Awards on the horizon. Speaking to the Mirror, she shared: "It's always a hugely emotional night. You're sometimes moved by the stories in a sad way but also by the courage.

"I've been lucky enough to be invited POB throughout the journey of Derek being sick and this is the first one I've been to with him not with us and I think there will be an extra thing as he always loved it anyway as a ceremony and a show. It's wonderful to see how people fight on."