Piers Morgan in emotional tribute to Kate Garraway as he tells remarkable family ‘I love you all’

PIERS Morgan has paid an emotional tribute to his friend Kate Garraway after her harrowing documentary about caring for her husband Derek Draper aired.

The 54-year-old Good Morning Britain star has been looking after the former spin doctor since he returned from hospital in April.

The reality of her exhausting task was laid bare in ITV’s Kate Garraway: Caring For Derek, which left many in tears when it aired last night.

Piers, 56, wrote: “This was such unbelievably heart-rending television.

“Keep battling, Kate – you and your remarkable family are a towering testament to the power of stoicism, courage & never-give-up spirit in the face of appalling adversity.”

He concluded: “Love you all. ❤️.”

Piers is particularly close to Kate after they appeared together on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.

She was his final interview on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories before he stepped down to start a new nightly show on talkTV – and passed the series on to her.

Derek, a former spin doctor, was struck down with coronavirus in March 2020 and put into an induced coma by doctors.

He then spent 374 days in hospital and now requires such constant care that Kate revealed he would die if was left unaided for three days.

Derek now receives round-the-clock care at the family’s adapted property in North London.

He emerged from a coma and may never be able to walk again – but shown celebrating his birthday with children Darcey, 15, and William, 12 in Tuesday night’s moving documentary.

Derek is heard reading one card in barely a whisper: “To the greatest father in the world. Happy birthday, love you so much. I’m so proud of you.”

And as he broke down and sobbed so did many ITV viewers watching at home.

One fan tweeted: “Only ten minutes in and I’m in pieces. Your children are beautiful and your eloquent care is inspiring. Derek is truly extraordinary x.”

Another told Kate: “You and your family are amazing , an emotional watch kate ❤ Derek is a miracle ❤.”

The programme also revealed moments of hope, with Derek flown to Mexico to take part in medical trials that could boost his chances of recovery.

Kate was seen with tears in her eyes as she was told he still has thoughts but struggles to get them out.

The presenter is shown asking one doctor, after looking at her poorly husband’s brain scan: “Do we know if he still has the thoughts inside his head and it’s just they can’t come out?

“Or do we know if those thoughts are lost?”

The doctor replied: “No the connection between the thinking of ‘what do I want to say?’ with ‘I say it’ is slow, is disconnected. But the thoughts are not lost.”

Kate, replied, with tears in her eyes: “The thoughts are not lost. OK. That is amazing to hear.”