GMB's Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on Derek Draper's health

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Kate Garraway has given a new update on her husband Derek Draper's health, revealing he remains "very damaged" two years after contracting Covid 19.MORE: GMB stars' dazzling engagement rings: Alex Beresford, Kate Garraway & moreKate's husband first became ill in March 2020 and spent 13 months in hospital before finally being allowed to move back to his family home, where Kate and specialist nurses have been taking care of him since.

Since being at home, Derek has spent time in hospital too in order to receive special treatment.WATCH: Ben Shephard addresses Kate Garraway's absence from showOn Thursday, the mother-of-two spoke about Derek's current condition whilst appearing on ITV documentary, DNA Journey.READ: Kate Garraway returns to work following 'mourning' with sweet messageSEE: Inside Kate Garraway and husband Derek's treasured wedding amid 'changed' marriage"2020 was a devastating year.

With Derek, he got very sick very early on in the pandemic and has remained very damaged," she said. The presenter has opened up about Derek's condition"That is quite well documented because for a lot of people, he's come to symbolise the fight that goes on."Kate, who appeared on the show alongside Alison Hammond in order to find out more about their ancestors, praised the This Morning presenter and revealed she has supported her throughout the past two years."Alison, she was messaging me to say she was thinking of me in that way," Kate said.Back in August, the Good Morning Britain star updated her colleagues on how much her life has changed since her husband fell ill.