CHORLEY — Live News Derek Draper, the former political adviser and author, has tragically passed...

Published: 11:45 am January 5, 2024
Updated: 11:38 am October 8, 2025
Derek Draper: Kate Garraway Announces the Passing of Her Husband at Age 56

Derek Draper, the former political adviser and author, has tragically passed away at the age of 56, as confirmed by his wife, TV presenter Kate Garraway. Derek Draper had been battling severe complications arising from Covid-19 since contracting the virus in March 2020.

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Kate Garraway shared the sad news of her husband’s passing in a heartfelt statement posted on Instagram. She revealed that Draper had succumbed to the aftermath of a cardiac arrest he suffered in early December. This cardiac arrest, compounded by the lasting damage inflicted by COVID-19 in March 2020, led to further complications that ultimately claimed his life.

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