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Kate Garraway is to take a leave of absence from her presenting roles following the death of husband, former political adviser Derek Draper.

The This Morning hosts have paid tribute to Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper who died following a long battle with Covid.

Kate Garraway has lost her beloved husband Derek Draper, who has died at the age of 56, but she did everything in her power to save him in the last few years

Former political advisor Derek Draper, the husband of broadcaster Kate Garraway, has passed away at the age of 56 after having suffered from severe complications from Covid

Derek Draper, who has died aged 56 after suffering prolonged complications from Covid-19, was a buccaneering back-room boy-turned lobbyist during the New Labour governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.

The former political advisor had suffered severe complications after contracting Covid in March 2020.

Kate Garraway's husband, Derek Draper, has sadly passed away after suffering long-lasting symptoms from Covid-19.

"I'm sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away," she wrote.

A repeat of the show was set to air tomorrow evening.

Derek Draper, the former political adviser and author, has died, aged 56.