ITV Kate Garraway viewers say 'thank you' after 'heart-breaking' documentary

Viewers have thanked Kate Garraway for 'shining a light' and 'speaking to all of us' following her heart-wrenching documentary 'Caring for Derek'.

The Good Morning Britain presenter opened up about the struggles she faced while caring for her late husband Derek Draper, who passed away in January following several years of serious health complications due to Covid.

Fans were quick to take to social media to praise Kate for her 'strength' and 'bravery' following the latest part of the documentary, which aired on Tuesday night (March 26), and followed the couple's life leading up to Derek's death.

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Posting on X, Lewis Green called Kate a 'really special person', adding her documentary is 'so important'. "It's very brave to have done it over and over again for the past 4 years," he wrote. Another fan, Hannah Marsh, took to the platform and called Kate a 'marvel'.

"What true love," she wrote. "And such a terrible situation. Thank you for shining such a clear light on our failing care system. Sending you love."

"I am in tears...the documentary was so emotional I wish I could just give you a massive hug," Kyle wrote.

Others said her experience reminded them of the challenges of caring for their own loved ones. Monica Jacot wrote: "Watching #DereksStory & @kategarraway speaks to all of us who have experience of caring/navigating the system in getting care for our loved ones. It is a night mare.

"We need a national care system."

And another viewer tweeted: "Watching this myself , it's reminding me of when I cared for my dad who's sadly passed away too."

Bev Walker-Gordon called Kate 'inspiring' and praised her for sharing her 'heartbreaking'