enduring love
Kate Garraway dances with late Derek Draper in heartbreaking video shared by her friend after star buries her husband
The GMB presenter released a touching statement after Derek was admitted into hospital over Christmas
KATE Garraway beamed with delight as she danced with husband Derek Draper in a touching video re-posted to Instagram on the day of his funeral.
The Good Morning Britain anchor, 56, looked blissfully happy as Derek twirled her around on the centre of the dancefloor before they sashayed close together.
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Kate was seen in a shimmering copper dress as she showed off her fancy footwork while ex political lobbyist Derek appeared smart in an all-black suit.
The popular broadcaster's close friend, I'm A Celeb winner Myleene Klass, 45, re-posted the heart-warming scenes on the day of Derek's funeral on Friday.
Kate paid a touching tribute to her late spouse at the ceremony, which also featured a performance from Elton John.
Derek died on January 3rd from complications of long Covid.
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After what was a clearly emotional day for the ITV stalwart, Myleene was eager to pay her tributes on social media with her Instagram upload.
The scenes of their dance will no doubt have provided comfort to Kate, as will Myleene's touching caption.
She wrote: "Til you're dancing together again
"Derek Draper RIP.
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"Your wife and children did you proud."
Kate wore Derek's watch during the funeral, held at St Mary's Church in London's Primrose Hill - the same venue in which the pair got married almost 20 years ago.
Her daughter Darcey, 17, bravely helped carry the coffin as a pall bearer while her son Billy, 14, stayed close during the hugely emotional day.
Guests including Tony Blair, Elton John, Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard, Keir Starmer and Myleene Klass all sang Lord of the Dance.
Sir Elton, who had arrived with a walking stick, sang his hit Skyline Pigeon as guests visibly welled-up.
Following Derek's passing last month, Kate released an emotional statement in which she said she was "so lucky to have you [Derek] in my life."
Over Christmas, Kate kept a vigil by his bedside when he was left fighting for life in hospital after suffering a massive heart attack.
The Smooth FM host had revealed her hopes the former Labour lobbyist could spend Christmas at home before the medical emergency.
Derek was one of the UK's longest suffering patients of Covid.
After his diagnosis he battled a variety of health problems when the virus caused brain inflammation, kidney failure, and damage to his liver and pancreas.
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Through his ordeal, Kate sought to raise awareness for carers across the UK - and clashed with a host of politicians as she flagged the impact of Derek's health battle.
She was bestowed an MBE in 2021 for documenting his horrific health battle.
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