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Breaking: Captain Sir Tom Moore has passed away https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/02/02/sir-captain-tom-moore-dead-100-covid-latest-updates/
The WW2 veteran inspired the nation when he raised more than ÂŁ32 million for the NHS
Captain Sir Tom Moore walked 100 laps of his garden during the first national lockdown in April 2020
He was admitted to Bedford Hospital on Sunday having been treated for "a few weeks" for pneumonia at home.
Captain Tom contracted coronavirus some time in mid-January
Captain Tom contracted coronavirus some time in mid-January
Due to the medication he was on for pneumonia, it was not possible for him to receive a Covid jab
In a statement, his daughters Hannah and Lucy said:
"The last year of our father's life was nothing short of remarkable. He was rejuvenated and experienced things he'd only ever dreamed of"
"The last year of our father's life was nothing short of remarkable. He was rejuvenated and experienced things he'd only ever dreamed of"
Here is the powerful message Captain Tom's family tweeted from his account
Liz Lees, chief nurse at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said:
"It has been our immense privilege to care for Captain Sir Tom Moore...We share our deepest condolences and sympathies with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time"
"It has been our immense privilege to care for Captain Sir Tom Moore...We share our deepest condolences and sympathies with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time"
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has paid tribute to Captain Tom
NHS England paid its respects to the war hero and fundraiser
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has also paid tribute
Her Majesty has sent a personal, private message to the family of Captain Tom
Captain Tom Moore: His remarkable life in pictures (1/3)
Captain Tom Moore: His remarkable life in pictures (2/3)
Captain Tom Moore: His remarkable life in pictures (3/3)
Boris Johnson's fiance has paid tribute to Sir Tom
Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted her condolences
Captain Sir Tom Moore, who has died aged 100, was a Second World War veteran who became Britain’s national hero and mascot in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/captain-sir-tom-moore-obituary/
