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 £32 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

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"

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"

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/