• British Army photo of Captain Tom Moore as a second lieutenant in 1941. Wikimedia Commons
    British Army photo of Captain Tom Moore as a second lieutenant in 1941. Wikimedia Commons
  • Captain Sir Tom Moore is seen during his appearance on the British television game show, 'Blankety Blank' in 1983.
    Captain Sir Tom Moore is seen during his appearance on the British television game show, 'Blankety Blank' in 1983.
  • A violinist plays in front of a tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore at Piccadilly Circus shortly after it was announced that he had died on February 2. Getty Images
    A violinist plays in front of a tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore at Piccadilly Circus shortly after it was announced that he had died on February 2. Getty Images
  • Captain Sir Tom Moore is pictured in Bedford, England. AP
    Captain Sir Tom Moore is pictured in Bedford, England. AP
  • Flowers are seen at the entrance of The Coach House, the residence of Captain Sir Tom Moore, after his family announced that the centenarian fundraiser had died. Reuters
    Flowers are seen at the entrance of The Coach House, the residence of Captain Sir Tom Moore, after his family announced that the centenarian fundraiser had died. Reuters
  • Coventry City and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute's silence in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died after testing positive for Covid-19, before the Sky Bet Championship match at St. Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium, Birmingham. PA Photo
    Coventry City and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute's silence in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died after testing positive for Covid-19, before the Sky Bet Championship match at St. Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium, Birmingham. PA Photo
  • Captain Sir Tom Moore in Marston Moretaine, England, attends the launch event for the Lloyd Scott Three Peaks Challenge in 2020. AP Photo
    Captain Sir Tom Moore in Marston Moretaine, England, attends the launch event for the Lloyd Scott Three Peaks Challenge in 2020. AP Photo
  • Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised more than £33 million for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic, died after being diagnosed with Covid-19. Getty Images
    Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised more than £33 million for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic, died after being diagnosed with Covid-19. Getty Images
  • Captain Sir Tom Moore poses for photographers to promote the launch of his book 'Tomorrow is a Good Day' at his home in Bedfordshire, Britain. EPA
    Captain Sir Tom Moore poses for photographers to promote the launch of his book 'Tomorrow is a Good Day' at his home in Bedfordshire, Britain. EPA
  • Captain Sir Tom Moore smiles as he launches his autobiography book 'Tomorrow will be a Good Day' at his home in Milton Keynes, Britain. Reuters
    Captain Sir Tom Moore smiles as he launches his autobiography book 'Tomorrow will be a Good Day' at his home in Milton Keynes, Britain. Reuters
  • Captain Sir Tom Moore, in the role of Chief Inspecting Officer, inspects junior soldiers at their graduation parade during a visit to the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, England. AP Photo
    Captain Sir Tom Moore, in the role of Chief Inspecting Officer, inspects junior soldiers at their graduation parade during a visit to the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, England. AP Photo
  • British veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore. EPA
    British veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore. EPA
  • A man walks past a large painting of Captain Sir Tom Moore in Southport, UK. Getty Images
    A man walks past a large painting of Captain Sir Tom Moore in Southport, UK. Getty Images
  • A poster supporting The Captain Tom Moore Foundation. Reuters
    A poster supporting The Captain Tom Moore Foundation. Reuters
  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II awards Captain Tom Moore with the insignia of Knight Bachelor at Windsor Castle in 2020. Reuters
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II awards Captain Tom Moore with the insignia of Knight Bachelor at Windsor Castle in 2020. Reuters
  • Captain Tom Moore poses after being awarded the insignia of Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    Captain Tom Moore poses after being awarded the insignia of Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • Mandy Alison adds to the thousands of birthday cards sent to Captain Tom Moore for his 100th birthday in April 2020. Getty Images
    Mandy Alison adds to the thousands of birthday cards sent to Captain Tom Moore for his 100th birthday in April 2020. Getty Images
  • A general view of thousands of birthday cards sent to Captain Tom Moore for his 100th birthday, displayed in the Hall of Bedford School, in the UK. Getty Images
    A general view of thousands of birthday cards sent to Captain Tom Moore for his 100th birthday, displayed in the Hall of Bedford School, in the UK. Getty Images
  • Then 99-year-old British veteran Captain Tom Moore with grandson Benji (L), daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore (2-R) and granddaughter Georgia (R) outside his home after completing the 100th length of his back garden. EPA
    Then 99-year-old British veteran Captain Tom Moore with grandson Benji (L), daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore (2-R) and granddaughter Georgia (R) outside his home after completing the 100th length of his back garden. EPA
  • Captain Sir Tom Moore poses for photographers to promote the launch of his book 'Tomorrow is a Good Day' at his home in Bedfordshire, Britain. EPA
    Captain Sir Tom Moore poses for photographers to promote the launch of his book 'Tomorrow is a Good Day' at his home in Bedfordshire, Britain. EPA
  • Captain Tom Moore poses for a photograph with cakes to celebrate his 100th birthday. AFP
    Captain Tom Moore poses for a photograph with cakes to celebrate his 100th birthday. AFP
  • Artist Sam Bailey puts the finishing touches to a mural acknowledging the work being done by the NHS, emergency services and the fundraising exploits of Captain Tom Moore. Getty Images
    Artist Sam Bailey puts the finishing touches to a mural acknowledging the work being done by the NHS, emergency services and the fundraising exploits of Captain Tom Moore. Getty Images
  • Captain Tom Moore was officially the oldest person to have a UK number 1 hit and the person who raised the most money from a charity walk. AFP
    Captain Tom Moore was officially the oldest person to have a UK number 1 hit and the person who raised the most money from a charity walk. AFP
  • A hand-knitted Christmas bauble of Captain Sir Tom Moore hangs on the village Christmas tree in the centre of Allington, Lincolnshire. Reuters
    A hand-knitted Christmas bauble of Captain Sir Tom Moore hangs on the village Christmas tree in the centre of Allington, Lincolnshire. Reuters

Britain's celebrities pay tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore: 'Thank you for being a shining light of 2020'


Farah Andrews
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Captain Sir Tom Moore has died aged 100. The Second World War veteran, who found a place in the hearts of the British public after raising millions of pounds for health service workers, was hospitalised with Covid-19 this week, but died on Tuesday.

To announce his death, his family simply tweeted: "Captain Sir Tom Moore 1920-2021."

Following on from the tributes paid by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and a number of politicians, Britain's celebrities have also been remembering "a truly remarkable man" on social media.

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan wrote: "A magnificent man. A national hero. In our darkest hour since WW2, he rallied."

Morgan has also announced that the Wednesday episode of Good Morning Britain "is dedicated to Captain Sir Tom Moore. The man who put the great into Great Britain and reminded us all of the power of courage, resilience, positivity, determination and a will to succeed against all the odds".

Footballer and activist Marcus Rashford wrote: "You have inspired generation after generation with your kindness, your perseverance and your strength. You fought for others until the very end. A role model to so many at a time of such difficulty, your legacy will live on for years to come. Thank you for being a shining light of 2020. Rest in peace Captain Sir Tom. My thoughts are very much with your loved ones."

The Hunger Games actor Sam Claflin paid tribute to "an incredible man", writing: "An inspiration to us all, in some of the darkest of days. Thank you for paving the way kind sir. You will be missed."

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson wrote: "A truly remarkable man whose message lives on as inspiration for us all to do more whatever our situation."

British TV presenters Ant and Dec tweeted: "Captain Sir Tom Moore. What a hero. You were a shining beacon of hope and an inspiration to us all when we needed it most. We thank you and salute you. Rest in peace Sir."

Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent used her way with words to help people mourning the beloved veteran describe their emotions, summing them up as "sorrow-struck".

TV and radio presenter Amanda Holden said: "Goodbye to this absolute joy of a man," describing him as "a national hero who brought us all together and shone so much light in such a dark time".

She added: "My love goes out to his wonderful family [heart emoji] how proud they must be of the enormous legacy he has left behind."

Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack also paid tribute, writing: "Sir Captain Tom Moore. What a man, what a story. The hero that brought us hope and joy when we needed it most. Rest peacefully Sir."

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