Captain Tom Moore has died at the age of 100, his family has confirmed.
The World War II veteran was diagnosed with covid-19 earlier this month following a battle with pneumonia, and was taken to hospital on Sunday 31st January after struggling with his breathing.
His family confirmed the news on Tuesday afternoon, with an image bearing the words 'Captain Sir Tom Moore, 1920 - 2021."
Shortly after the sad news was announced, Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "The Queen and the royal family's thoughts are with Captain Sir Tom Moore's family and she is sending a private message of condolence.
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"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."
In a statement over the weekend, his daughter Hannah said: "The medical care he has received in the last few weeks has been remarkable and we know that the wonderful staff at Bedford Hospital will do all they can to make him comfortable and hopefully return home as soon as possible.
"We understand that everyone will be wishing him well. We are of course focusing on my father and will update when we are able to."
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Captain Tom was knighted last summer after he helped to raise £33 million ($41m) for the NHS at the start of the coronavirus pandemic by completing 100 laps of his back garden in Bedfordshire - capturing the nation's hearts in the process.
The fundraising hero, who is originally from Keighley in West Yorkshire, was also promoted to honorary Colonel when he turned 100 in April, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson recommending to the Queen that he received a knighthood for his charitable endeavours.
After being appointed in his new role, the legend even became involved in youth work, helping the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, a programme that helps train 16 and 17-year-olds.
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To mark his century, he was honoured with a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The British public also helped celebrate by sending in thousands upon thousands of birthday cards.
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