LANDMARKS lit up across Britain tonight in memory of Captain Tom Moore, who has died aged 100 after catching Covid.
Blackpool Tower, Wembley Stadium and the London Eye were among the venues illuminated to honour the national treasure.
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The Queen and Boris Johnson led tributes to the ‘great British hero’ following his death this morning after fighting Covid and pneumonia at Bedford Hospital.
World War Two veteran Captain Tom raised more than £32 million for the NHS, capturing the hears of Brits with his fundraising.
In July, he was knighted by The Queen at a special ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Captain Tom had suffered symptoms of pneumonia for several weeks, so was unable to receive a Covid vaccine.
He was admitted to hospital on Sunday after testing positive for coronavirus.
His family were allowed to be by his bedside last night in his final hours and announced his death this afternoon.
The PM spoke to Captain Tom’s daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore this afternoon to offer his condolences and support.
The British flag has been lowered to half mast above No10 today.
In a statement, Hannah and Tom’s eldest daughter Lucy Teixeira, 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.”
A statement from the Royal Family said the Queen had sent her condolences to Captain Tom’s family.
A spokesman said: “The Queen is sending a private message of condolence to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
“Her Majesty very much enjoyed meeting Captain Sir Tom and his family at Windsor last year.
“Her thoughts and those of the Royal Family are with them.”
