RIP Captain Tom
Sir Captain Tom Moore has passed away aged 100.
Captain Sir Tom Moore has died aged 100.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/kW11tutlua
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) February 2, 2021
The army veteran inspired a nation last year during the first national lockdown as he completed 100 laps of his garden, raising £30m for the National Health Service in the process.
On Sunday, his family confirmed he had been taken into Bedford Hospital and had tested positive for Covid-19.
On Tuesday morning a statement was posted to Sir Tom’s official Twitter account, confirming he had passed away.
Tributes instantly started pouring in, with countless public figures hailing his inspirational actions throughout his 100-year life.
Gary Lineker said he led an “extraordinary life.”
How terribly sad: Captain Sir Tom Moore has passed away. What an extraordinary life, with the most wonderful finale over the last year. A National treasure and a hero. RIP.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 2, 2021
Piers Morgan thanked him for his courageous efforts in World War II.
RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore, 100.
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— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 2, 2021
Labour leader Keir Starmer described him as a “beacon of hope for millions.”
This is incredibly sad news.
Captain Tom Moore put others first at a time of national crisis and was a beacon of hope for millions.
Britain has lost a hero.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) February 2, 2021
Both English national teams in football and cricket paid their respects.
We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @captaintommoore.
We were honoured to welcome Captain Sir Tom as the leader of our #Lionhearts last year and know that what he achieved will continue to inspire so many.
All of our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/0MHiXvj4Ip
— England (@England) February 2, 2021
RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore.
An inspiration to us all ❤️ https://t.co/zbzOow8b86
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 2, 2021
The NHS’ official account thanked him for supporting the institution in a time of need.
Thanks for everything Sir Tom 💙
— NHS (@NHSuk) February 2, 2021
Susanna Reid said she was heartbroken for his family.
The man who united and inspired our nation at a moment of deepest despair. Thank you Captain Sir Tom Moore for your service. I am heartbroken for your family. A life well lived, and well loved. RIP. https://t.co/5tV7ZCuGUZ
— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) February 2, 2021
London Mayor said he is a “true hero, in every sense of the word, and will be mourned by millions.”
Heartbroken to hear the news that Captain Sir Tom Moore has sadly passed away.
He was a true hero, in every sense of the word, and will be mourned by millions. My thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time. https://t.co/tAQeyDEorA
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) February 2, 2021
Liverpool Football Club’s official account hailed “an inspiration and a true hero,” adding: “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
An inspiration and a true hero.
You'll Never Walk Alone ❤️ https://t.co/l6ZjL3KlBN
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 2, 2021
