Kate Garraway opened up about her late husband Derek Draper's battle with the long-term effects of Covid , during her emotional return to Good Morning Britain on Monday. The television presenter, who is a mother of two, tragically lost her husband in January following his extended struggle with the virus. During a poignant conversation with guests John and Nula, who found love after both their partners suffered from dementia and met under incredibly unique circumstances, Kate discussed Derek's journey.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2016 after forming a bond through their shared experiences at a care home, are advocating for better dementia training for staff in customer-facing roles. Initiating the discussion, Kate reflected on how John and Nula's tragic beginnings led to something beautiful emerging from their sorrow, reports the Mirror . The story unfolded as Nula explained that their relationship blossomed unexpectedly: "It wasn't expected," she confessed, recalling how visiting the care home brought them together: "We were going in and out of a care home with carers to see your loved one, and Bonnie just happened to come in and out of James' room and I got to know her.
" Nula recounted the small yet significant moments that built their connection: "And I would take her down and John downstairs for a coffee and hot chocolate with Bonnie and sometimes I would help to bath her and she became part of the corridor." She added, sharing details of the bittersweet interactions .