Derek Draper is an English author and former lobbyist infamous for two political scandals, “Lobbygate” in 1998, and in 2009.
He has penned several books including Life’s Support (2009), Create Space (2018), Free Yourself from the Past (2018), and more.
Unfortunately, Derek Draper became one of the many coronavirus patients in the UK. What is Derek Draper background? How much is Derek Draper net worth? Who is Derek Draperwife? Has Derek Draper faced death?
Here is what we know so far. As we get started with Derek Draper illness updates and health updates, scroll down to learn more about his wiki, bio, age, height, and partner.
Derek Draper Quick Facts
| Name | Derek Draper |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Height | n/a |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Net Worth | Under Review |
| Married/Dating | Married |
| Partner/Wife | Kate Garraway |
Birth Name/ Real Name
Derek Draper
How old is Derek Draper? (Age)
Born in the year 1967, Derek Draper age is currently 52 years old. His birthday is on August 15.
Sun Sign/ Zodiac Sign
Leo
Derek Draper Instagram
Derek Draper Instagram isn’t verified yet but you can follow him on Twitter under the User ID @derekdraper.
Birth Place
Chorley, United Kingdom
Derek Draper Nationality
Derek Draper nationality is British.
Educational Background
After graduating high school from Southlands High School, Derek Draper went to Runshaw College in Leyland. Later he attended the University of Manchester.
Career Background
Draper cut his teeth in politics in 1990 after becoming the constituency secretary for Nick Brown.
Following his lobbygate scandal, the 52-year-old switched to Psychotherapy and earned his MA in clinical psychology.
He returned to politics in 2008 and a political advisor.
Derek Draper illness and health updates
Derek Draper has now been declared coronavirus free but the virus has caused damage to several parts of his body. So, he is still in a coma although it’s not a vegetative stage. His wife said,
“He was induced into the coma as a way of resting the lungs”.
He became COVID-free two months but he almost died six times when his organs failed during his 100-day battle with coronavirus.
His wife continued: ‘It is a very desperate situation, it’s very very difficult, of course there’sf fantastic hope he’s still alive, the doctors do keep saying it’s a miracle he’s still alive.
‘I was speaking to a doctor yesterday who said he’s sick as anyone I’ve ever seen in 35 years of medicine, and some of those people who were as sick of him aren’t here. Six times they said he’s not going to make it, and obviously you couldn’t visit.
‘So he’s been very very sick, but it’s a new disease, there’s no data, so what they can say is it’s great he’s here. There’s flickers of hope, his lings are starting to recover, his kidneys are doing better, his liver, but they don’t know how much better he can get.’
How tall is Derek Draper? (Height)
Derek Draper height and other measurements aren’t available.
Weight
n/a
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Silver
Derek Draper Wife and Children
Derek Draper is married to his longtime wife Kate Garraway. His wife is an English broadcaster and journalist best known for presenting Mid Mornings with Kate Garraway on Smooth Radio and co-anchoring Good Morning Britain on ITV Breakfast.
The couple got married in 2015 and share two children: Darcey Mary Draper and William Garraway Draper.
Before tying knot with Draper, his wife was married to Ian Rumsey for four years from 1998 to 2002.
Derek Draper Ethnicity/ Race
Derek Draper ethnicity is Caucasian.
Derek Draper Net Worth and Salary 2020
Derek Draper net worth is expected to be between £1 million to £5 million as of 2020. He owes this net worth figure to his successful career as an author and psychotherapist. He is also a well-known lobbyist.
On the other hand, his wife Kate Garraway has an estimated net worth of £1.5 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. She receives an approximate salary of £544,000 per year from ITV.
Derek Draper Wiki Bio and Other Facts
- He was born and raised in Chorley, Lancashire.
- Derek has a long-established career as a psychotherapist and lobbyist.
- He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Occasionally, he also writes a column for the Mail on Sunday newspaper on psychotherapy issues.
- Previously, he wrote monthly columns in the magazines Psychologies and Therapy Today.
- Derek Draper was hospitalized for COVID 19 in March 2020
- On July 6, 2020, he opened his eyes from a coma but still his health is in a serious condition.
