In the aftermath of the tragic death of Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper, Piers Morgan has branded fellow media personality Katie Hopkins as ‘despicable’ for her heartless comments about the grieving widow. Derek, who battled Covid for nearly four years, passed away at the age of 56, leaving behind his wife Kate, their 17-year-old daughter Darcey, and 14-year-old son Billy. Piers, a close friend of Derek, expressed his devastation over the loss.

Hopkins, known for her controversial remarks, sparked outrage over the weekend by mocking Kate’s grief in a video shared on social media. The disgraced star, previously fired from her LBC show and banned from Twitter, falsely claimed that ITV was airing a non-existent “Life After Derek” TV special and accused Kate of rushing out a book on Derek’s passing. Piers, reacting to the cruel outburst, shared an article on social media, describing Hopkins’ actions as ‘despicable.’

In his column, Piers previously shared the heartbreaking moment he learned of Derek’s death, revealing that he had received a message from Kate. He expressed devastation but noted that the news wasn’t entirely unexpected, as Kate had indicated the severity of Derek’s condition during their Christmas Day text exchange.

Kate officially announced Derek’s passing on January 5, and many co-stars and well-wishers offered condolences. Piers took to X (formerly Twitter) to pay tribute, describing Derek as a “brilliantly clever & funny man” who faced his Covid health challenges with courage, resilience, and the unwavering support of his devoted wife Kate Garraway.