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."
— Captain Sir Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) February 2, 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.
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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".
RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore, 100.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 2, 2021
A magnificent man.
A national hero.
In our darkest hour since WW2, he rallied
Britain with his resilience, courage and optimism.
Let us all heed his mantra in our own lives: ‘Tomorrow will be a good day.’
Thank you, Tom. pic.twitter.com/b0rZNfQfrI
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 great Captain Sir Tom Moore ♥️ pic.twitter.com/H47VciHR8W
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) February 2, 2021
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."
A truly remarkable man who's message lives on as inspiration for us all to do more whatever our situation.
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) February 2, 2021
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".
A 'thinkache', in the 19th century, was a moment of anguish or painful realisation. And 'sorrow-struck' speaks for many of us I think. RIP @captaintommoore https://t.co/lZmwwTJUFn
— Susie Dent 💙 (@susie_dent) February 2, 2021
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."
Goodbye to this absolute joy of a man @captaintommoore A National Hero who brought us all together & shone so much light in such a dark time. My love goes out to his wonderful family ❤️ how proud they must be of the enormous legacy he has left behind ❤️ pic.twitter.com/f0kBYPjlR5
— Amanda Holden (@AmandaHolden) February 2, 2021
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."
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
— Emily Atack (@EmAtack) February 2, 2021
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