Rip Derek Draper 56

[Redhelen72]

Its just been announced that Derek has passed away after a very long battle with the after effects of COVID.

Rest easy mate your fight is over - I hope your wife remains as strong.

[naomi24]

They've had a hard time.  Very sad.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/derek-draper-dead-kate-garraway-husband-covid-b2467103.html

[Bbbananas]

A very sad loss of a good man. Condolences to Derek's amazing wife and children. 

 

[Redhelen72]

I know she has come in for a lot of stick from the general public and some media outlets for 'advertising' his illness but I think she was highlighting that for some the effects were more than a mere cold.

 

[choux]

I think that anyone who criticises her handling of the family's plight should be grateful they have not gone through the same trauma. RIP Derek

[naomi24]

I agree, choux.  

[barry1010]

 I like Kate.  RIP, Derek

[Lie-in King]

Very sad news for Kate & the family.  RIP Derek.

[Barsel]

R.I.P. No longer in pain. Condolences to Kate and their children.

[andres]

Sad news about Derek. Condolences to Kate and  their families.

[Peter Pedant]

I had doubts about 'long covid' but looking at him, I thought 'this is terrible'

encephalitis, myocarditis and myositis - and  a year in hospital - I know a few ABers will think I  have just grabbed those terms off google - are markers for early post covid death

( they looked at those in hospital for more than a year and found they started dying quite quickly)

[david small]

Say not the struggle naught availeth, the labour and the wounds are vain. RIP.

[pastafreak]

I typed out an answer about 3 hours ago...and didn't post.

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I find this so incredibly sad...more so because for a while, it looked like he might beat it. RIP.

[gordiescotland1]

Extremely sad, he fought such a hard battle and seemed to be in so much pain for so long. While of course it is very hard, it must be a blessing in a small way he is at peace and out of his suffering 

[Patsy33]

So brave till the end. So sad for the family but must also be a relief.

Peace at last Derek. RIP

[Ringlet]

They've had a terrible time.  So sad for them. 

I hope those selfish anti-vaxxers who deny that covid is a risk are paying attention.