RIP Captain Tom
Sir Captain Tom Moore has passed away aged 100.
https://twitter.com/JOE_co_uk/status/1356637041140895745
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."
https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/1356636966750715905
Piers Morgan thanked him for his courageous efforts in World War II.
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1356635183781404676
Labour leader Keir Starmer described him as a "beacon of hope for millions."
https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1356638212001845248?s=20
Both English national teams in football and cricket paid their respects.
https://twitter.com/England/status/1356637380954980356
https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1356639630469308418
The NHS' official account thanked him for supporting the institution in a time of need.
https://twitter.com/nhsuk/status/1356637300768276481?s=21
Susanna Reid said she was heartbroken for his family.
https://twitter.com/susannareid100/status/1356636021325254656
London Mayor said he is a "true hero, in every sense of the word, and will be mourned by millions."
https://twitter.com/SadiqKhan/status/1356640634451468297?s=20
Liverpool Football Club's official account hailed "an inspiration and a true hero," adding: "You'll Never Walk Alone."
https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1356641616191193089
