The stars stand by Kate Garraway (56). On Friday afternoon, the presenter made it public that her husband Derek Draper (56) died at the age of 56. The author had been struggling with health problems for some time. In December he had to be hospitalized due to a serious heart attack. Many stars speak Kate after Derek’s death – including Elton John (76).
“My heart beats for you KateDarcey, William and the whole family after the death of Derek. David, the boys and I are thinking of you and sending you all our love,” the hitmaker wrote in his Instagram story Kate’s Post reposted. Comments from other celebrities also collect under her post. Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona (43), for example, writes: “I send you and your family all my love and strength.” Irish TV personality Laura Whitmore says: “I’m so sorry Kate.”
Kate and Derek have with Elton many shared memories. In April last year they were even on the musician’s tour Derek dedicated his song “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”. “Until the last minute I wasn’t sure if it would be possible, Derek to bring there. […] “Even on the drive there he seemed so weak.” Kate told Smooth Radio at the time about her husband’s poor health.
