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Tom Moore was knighted in July by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II after he independently raised the equivalent of 380 million Swedish crowns for British health care.
Moore, then 99 He became known throughout the world when cinematic images of him were broadcast. The former captain and WWII veteran vowed in April to walk 100 yards in his garden if the British NHS for health received £ 1,000 in donations. This is to show your appreciation for the care you received for cancer and a broken hip joint.
Donations never wanted to end and Tom Moore walked the hundred laps with his walker for support.
On Sunday, Sir Tom was hospitalized after having difficulty breathing. Then he had suffered from pneumonia and it was also confirmed that he was sick with covid-19. Which meant that he had not yet been able to receive his first vaccination.
Tuesday confirmed his family that Tom Moore, who is now 100, died as a result of covid-19, writes Sky News among others.
“Our father’s senior year was absolutely fantastic. He regained his spirits and came to experience things that he could only have dreamed of, ”the family wrote in a statement.
In a statement, British Health Minister Matt Hancock called Sir Tom a “great British hero who showed the best of our country.”
Queen Elizabeth wrote through a spokesman for the Royal Palace a letter of condolence to the family:
“His Majesty greatly appreciated meeting Captain Sir Tom and his family in Windsor last year. His thoughts, like those of the royal family, go out to them, for the inspiration that became him for the whole country and other countries. of the world “.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also made a statement:
“Captain Tom Moore was a hero in the true sense of the word. He was a national inspiration and a beacon of hope to the entire world.”
