Captain Sir Tom Moore has sadly died aged 100

Captain Sir Tom Moore has sadly passed away after being admitted to hospital.

His family confirmed the sad news this afternoon.

A tweet appeared on the Sir Captain Tom Moore Twitter account, with an image of the man who inspired the nation during lockdown.

It simply read Captain Sir Tom Moore: 1920-2021.

Captain Tom was admitted to Bedford hospital on Sunday.

The 100-year-old, who raised more than £30m for the NHS, was taken to hospital on Sunday after testing positive for coronavirus, and it was confirmed his family were with him.

Captain Tom had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia. The hospital released a statement to say that his family members were with him.

The statement, released with agreement from his daughters, read: “Bedford Hospital continues to care for Captain Sir Tom Moore.

“At this time members of Captain Tom’s family are with him.

“We respectfully request that media give the family space and privacy and do not contact them directly so they can focus on their father, grandfather and father-in-law.”

Captain Tom’s family confirmed his illness on Sunday with a statement on his Twitter, which read: “He was at home with us until today when he needed additional help with his breathing.

“He is being treated in a ward although he is not in ICU.

“The medical care he has received in the last few weeks has been remarkable and we know that the wonderful staff at Bedford Hospital will do all they can to make him comfortable and hopefully return home as soon as possible.

“We understand that everyone will be wishing him well.

“We are of course focusing on my father and will update you when we are able to.”

Rest in peace Sir Captain Tom Moore, thank you for inspiring us all – our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time x