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British fundraiser Captain Tom Moore died at the age of 100 after testing positive for Covid-19.
The charity fundraiser was brought to Bedford Hospital on Sunday after receiving treatment for pneumonia for some time and testing positive for coronavirus last week.
In a statement, his daughters Hannah and Lucy said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, Captain Tom Moore.
“We are so grateful to have been with him during the last hours of his life; Hannah, Benjie and Georgia by his bed and Lucy on FaceTime. We spent hours chatting with him, remembering our childhood and our wonderful mother. We shared laughter and tears. together.
“The last year of our father’s life was extraordinary. He became rejuvenated and experienced things that he had only dreamed of.”
Captain Moore’s fundraising efforts raised more than £ 32 million for the NHS, walking 100 laps of his garden before turning 100 during the first national shutdown in April.
The veteran set out to raise £ 1,000 from his charity challenge, but his efforts struck a chord with the nation and he was inundated with accolades and donations.
He raised a total of £ 32.7 million, with donations from 1.5 million followers, before his fundraising page closed at midnight after his 100th birthday on April 30.
He started his challenge a little over three weeks earlier and encouraged people to continue donating to NHS Charities Together.
In recognition of his efforts, the Queen knighted him during a unique open-air ceremony at Windsor Castle in the summer of 2020.
He completed 2020 with a trip to Barbados with his family, and his fundraising efforts were marked during the New Years drone show in London, as his figure appeared above the O2 Arena.
His family confirmed his illness on Sunday, saying he needed additional help with his breathing and that he was being treated in a ward but not in the ICU.
Following the news, many figures sent well wishes, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Johnson, who previously said the veteran’s “heroic efforts have lifted the spirits of the entire nation,” today described him as “a hero in the truest sense of the word.”
– Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 2, 2021
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace: “The Queen is sending a private message of condolence to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
“His Majesty very much enjoyed meeting Captain Sir Tom and his family at Windsor last year.
“His thoughts, and those of the Royal Family, are with them, acknowledging the inspiration he brought to the entire nation and to others around the world.”
Information released on behalf of Captain Moore’s family revealed that he tested positive for Covid-19 on January 22 after returning home from the hospital where he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
The statement said that he was tested for Covid-19 regularly between December 9 and January 12 and that each test came back negative.
It read: “He was admitted to the hospital on January 12. While in the hospital, he received a diagnosis of pneumonia. In addition, as with other patients, he was regularly screened for Covid-19.
“On January 22, Tom was released from the hospital and returned to the family home where he felt most comfortable. Unfortunately, he was left still battling pneumonia and that day he tested positive for Covid-19.
“He remained at home, cared for by family members and medical professionals, until he needed additional help with his breathing. He was transported by ambulance to Bedford Hospital on Sunday, January 31.
“Tom was able to receive visitors to say goodbye to him at the end of his life. Last night, his daughter Hannah and his grandchildren Benjie and Georgia were able to be by his side and his daughter Lucy was able to talk to him on FaceTime.”
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