Captain Tom Moore has passed away

The 100 year old veteran passed away today.

Captain Tom Moore has passed away following a short battle with Covid-19. The World War 2 veteran, who raised almost £40 million for the NHS by walking laps of his back garden last year, died in Bedford Hospital today.

Daughters Hannah and Lucy confirmed Moore’s death in a statement released this afternoon.

They said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear father, Captain Sir Tom Moore. We are so grateful that we were with him during the last hours of his life; Hannah, Benjie and Georgia by his bedside and Lucy on FaceTime.

“We spent hours chatting to him, reminiscing about our childhood and our wonderful mother. We shared laughter and tears together.

“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. Whilst he’d been in so many hearts for just a short time, he was an incredible father and grandfather, and he will stay alive in our hearts forever.

“The care our father received from the NHS and carers over the last few weeks and years of his life has been extraordinary. They have been unfalteringly professional, kind and compassionate and have given us many more years with him than we ever would have imagined.”

Captain Tom was admitted to hospital last week, where he was treated for pneumonia and Covid-19. His actions received worldwide attention last April when he began his fundraiser in a bid to raise £1,000 for the UK's national health service. He eventually raised £39 million by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday. Captain Tom was knighted for his efforts, soon becoming Captain Sir Tom Moore.