Kate Garraway supported as she candidly shares 'sad' moment after 'tough' family first

Kate Garraway has shared a candid and heartbreaking Father's Day post after the death of Derek Draper. The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband passed away in January aged 57 following a long battle with Covid.

Taking to Instagram on Monday Kate shared a picture of herself with Derek and their two children Darcey and Billy. The 57-year-old said she knew the day would be "tough" as she paid a beautiful tribute to her late husband.

The presenter also shared a "sad" moment as she detailed the family's day together, which included visiting Derek's grave and talking about him. She wrote: "So yesterday was one of those days the kids & I knew would be tough. #fathersday - the day when everyone wants to celebrate their daddy.

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"We started by visiting Derek’s grave early - and talked about all the amazing things we loved about him, the daft things he did to make us laugh and all the things he has given us that we’ll never forget. We have so much to be grateful for.

"We’re also so grateful to still have my amazing dad in our lives and Derek’s dad too. Brilliant Papa & Grandad."

Kate added: "Then thanks to my fab @global family we went to the #capitalsummertimeball - an amazing day of music & summer joy. It was sad coming home & not finding Derek waiting to hear 'all about it' as he used to say. But so wonderful that we had him at all.

"I know for so many yesterday would have been a tough day so here’s to getting through and let’s celebrate all the wonderful fathers & father figures & what they gift us everyday . #love #gratitude #letscelebratelife."

Kate was flooded with support from co-stars and fans as Lorraine Kelly wrote: "Beautiful words and what a gorgeous photo," as Charlotte Hawkins said: "Lots of love to you."

Fans also supported Kate as one wrote: "Gorgeous photo, memories to treasure. Lots of love and strength to you and your beautiful family," while another added: "Awh I bet it was a tough day Kate, Derek will always be with you. Thinking if you all." You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.