
Second world war veteran who raised almost £39m for NHS charities during the first coronavirus lockdown has died aged 100 after testing positive for the virus.
R.I.P. Capt. Sir Tom Moore 1920–2021
Captain Sir Tom Moore, the second world war veteran who raised almost £39m for NHS charities during the first coronavirus lockdown in spring 2020, has died aged 100 after testing positive for coronavirus.

Moore’s fundraising efforts during the first national lockdown raised £38.9m for NHS charities
Captain Sir Tom Moore had been treated at home until Sunday when he needed additional help with his breathing. Information released on behalf of his family revealed he tested positive for Covid-19 on 22 January after returning home from hospital, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
Moore had been receiving treatment for prostate and skin cancer for the last five years but, with the help of his medical team, had made the decision not to have invasive treatment. He had not received a Covid-19 vaccine due to the medication he had been taking for pneumonia.
Moore’s fundraising efforts during the first national lockdown in April last year raised £38.9m for NHS charities after his pledge to walk 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday captured the imagination of fans from around the world.
The indomitable spirit he embodied inspired the nation, and he went on to break two Guinness World Records – becoming the oldest person to get a No 1 single in the UK charts with his cover of You’ll Never Walk Alone, a collaboration with Michael Ball and the NHS Voices of Care choir, and raising the most money ever for doing a solo charity walk.
Tributes poured in for the man who acquired national treasure status in his last year. The flag above No 10 was lowered to half-mast.
The Queen was sending a private message of condolence, Buckingham Palace said. A spokesperson added: “Her Majesty very much enjoyed meeting Capt Sir Tom and his family at Windsor last year.
“Her thoughts, and those of the royal family, are with them, recognising the inspiration he provided for the whole nation and others across the world.”
Source: TheGuardian


