Kate Garraway says Derek Draper has woken from his coma
KATE Garraway's husband Derek Draper has woken from his coma and opened his eyes, the Good Morning Britain star has revealed.
The 53-year-old explained the former political adviser was in a "minimum state of consciousness" after being hospitalised with coronavirus in March, but remains in intensive care.Credit: Enterprise News and Picturesmagazine: "We're keeping positive and doing everything we can to bring him round. The children and I communicate with him every day on FaceTime, while a nurse holds his iPad.
"I really believe he can hear. When medical staff say: 'Good morning, Derek,' he sometimes opens his eyes. We and the doctors are doing everything we can so that he can start to recover." Kate also revealed the heartbreaking final words Derek said to her before he was put in a medically-induced coma, telling his wife: "I love you, you saved my life."
The mother of two added that she was preparing to return to her hosting duties on GMB and Smooth Radio after doctors urged her not to put her life on pause.
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