Captain Sir Tom Moore, who inspired Britain through its darkest days of lockdown
and won hearts around the world, has died aged 100.
The WWII veteran, who raised millions for the National Health Service by walking laps of his garden,
had been suffering from pneumonia and COVID-19, and died several days after being admitted to Bedford hospital.
Sir Tom was admitted to hospital in Bedford, central England, on Sunday. He had been treated over the past few weeks for pneumonia, before testing positive for COVID-19 last month.
Because he was suffering from pneumonia he did not receive the vaccine.
Liz Lees, chief nurse of the local NHS Trust, said it had been “our immense privilege to care for Captain Sir Tom Moore” and paid tribute to him for “the remarkable contribution he has made to the NHS”.
Rest In Peace Tom
