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Kate Garraway praised by celeb friends as she marks first red carpet since husband Derek’s death

'Well this was a moment'

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Kate Garraway had her celeb pals rallying around after she marked her “first” since husband Derek’s death.

TV presenter Kate, 56, lost her late husband in January this year. He had endured a lengthy battle from the impact of Covid-19, first hospitalised with the virus in early 2020.

And last weekend, Kate made her first red carpet appearance since Derek died.

Kate Garraway on This Morning
The TV star went to an awards do (Credit: ITV)

Kate Garraway husband

On Tuesday (April 30) Kate took to her Instagram to share a slew of snaps from her latest event, the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards. At the glitzy do, Kate even scooped an award for her Outstanding Contribution to TV and Radio.

My first red carpet event, following Derek’s passing – and WHAT an event

In the photos, Kate posed on the red carpet, as well as next to showbiz pal Ben Shephard. She captioned the post: “Well this was a moment.

“My first red carpet event, following Derek‘s passing – and WHAT an event. I’ve been aware of the incredible work @variety does over its 75 years to help disabled & disadvantaged children & heard that its award do’s are always the glitziest.”

 Kate Garraway scoops award

Kate added: “I was so pleased to have an invite to attend but then to actually WIN an award was an incredible honour – a silver heart for Outstanding Contribution to TV & Radio.

“I guess if you cling on long enough you eventually make a contribution!!!!!! And then to be presented it by @benshephardofficial – so special.”

Kate Garraway and husband Derek Draper in ITV documentary, Derek's Story
Kate’s husband Derek died earlier this year (Credit: ITV)

Kate supported by celeb pals

Kate’s showbiz pals were quick to congratulate her in the comments section, to tell her how proud Derek would be.

Sheridan Smith penned: “You’re incredible. We all jumped to our feet for you. I am in awe of your strength and resilience and being the fantastic mum you are.”

Congratulations Kate, so deserving and Derek would be so proud of you

Carol Vorderman added: “Many congratulations missus.”

Meanwhile, a loyal follower wrote: “Congratulations Kate, so deserving and Derek would be so proud of you. It’s nice to have Ben with you too.”

Kate and husband Derek

Kate‘s family was rocked back at the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 when her husband Derek contracted Covid-19 .

Derek, with whom Kate shared teenage children Darcey and Billy, was hospitalised for months due to his condition. The stricken former lobbyist was also placed in a medically-induced coma at one point, and is believed to have suffered severe organ damage among other complications.

Derek’s death was announced by Kate in January, weeks after it was reported 56-year-old Derek had suffered a heart attack.

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Joey Crutchley
Freelance Writer