Kate Garraway's husband, Derek Draper, is reportedly "fighting for his life" after suffering a heart attack.

Garraway's husband suffers from Long Covid, having first contracted coronavirus back in 2020.

Draper now requires full-time care as he suffers from serious complications from the virus and has very little strength in his arms.

He has been in and out of hospital since contracting Covid with numerous health issues, including kidney failure, brain inflammation and liver damage, according to The Mirror. 

Draper had been in hospital as recently as late November, a visit Garraway revealed during an appearance on Loose Women.

But that was a "positive" hospital visit she explained: "He's gotten back in for something that he began last year, which he needed the second part of which will hopefully mean he has more movement, physical fractures.

"So it's a positive hospital thing."

The Good Morning Britain (GMB) presenter added: "But hopefully (he) won't be in for too long."

Kate Garraway by her husband's side 24 hours a day as he fights for his life

Now, a source has revealed to The Sun, Draper is back in hospital, this time fighting for his life after a heart attack. 

Garraway has cancelled all TV and radio work and is taking an "indefinite leave of absence from presenting" to spend 24 hours a day by her husband's side, The Sun reported. 

Sudbury Mercury: Kate Garraway, who is a presenter on Good Morning Britain, has reportedly cancelled all TV and radio work.Kate Garraway, who is a presenter on Good Morning Britain, has reportedly cancelled all TV and radio work. (Image: PA)

The source said: "Everyone is praying for a miracle.

“Derek suffered a massive heart attack earlier this week which has left him fighting for his life all over again.

“It was sudden and a shock as he had been doing so well and was in great spirits, looking forward to Christmas at home with the family.

“This setback has been a huge blow for his family and all the people  caring for him.

"Kate is by his side 24 hours a day and is willing him on to win this latest battle for his life.  

“Derek has fought so many times, and always, against all odds, come out the other side.

“Kate has been utterly incredible — by his side while being an amazing mum to Darcey and Billy, and trying to manage their expectations of a family Christmas.”

Garraway, revealed in September, she had recently suffered her own heart attack scare which resulted in her being rushed to hospital.