Captain Tom Moore at home in Marston Moretaine, England, on April 30, 2020.
Source: Brochure / Light Capture Photography / Getty Images
Source: Brochure / Light Capture Photography / Getty Images
Captain Tom Moore, the centenary veteran of the war who became an icon of the closure of the UK after an epic sponsored walk to raise money for the National Health Service, has died at the age of 100.
Moore’s family announced his death with a post on his Twitter account. He had recently tested positive for Covid-19, getting messages of support from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other prominent figures.
“I am sorry to know that Captain Tom is dead To the hospital“Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Twitter.” He was a great British hero who showed the best of our country and I send my best wishes to his family at this time. “
Moore, who was knighted by the Queen for his charitable deeds, raised more than £ 32 million ($ 44 million) for the NHS after walking 100 laps around his garden before his 100th birthday. last year.
– With the assistance of Charles Capel