The world pays tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
The fundraising hero has died aged 100
Last updated 2nd Feb 2021
The world has paid tribute to the amazing Captain Sir Tom Moore. The heroic fundraiser has died aged 100 years old.
His family confirmed his death this afternoon (Tuesday 2 Feb).
The 100-year-old hero came to everyone's attention last year as he raised almost £33 million for the NHS by walking 100 lengths of his garden.
He was loved by many, as these tributes show:
The tributes came from royalty, politicians, celebrities and a lot of other people, all saddened by the news but proud of what he achieved.
Some of the incredible moments from the last 12 months of Captain Tom's life:
Celebrating with his family post fundraiser
In April, Captain Tom celebrated with his family after completing 100 laps of his garden in aid of the NHS' charitable wing, NHS Charities Together, raising £33 million.
Sir Captain Tom Moore
Captain Tom Moore becomes Sir Captain Tom Moore after receiving his knighthood from the Queen last July.
A Captain Tom mural
A mural was painted in Belfast to commemorate his 100th Birthday. He also received more than 150,000 Birthday cards from all over the world.
Walking down a guard of honour
Captain Sir Tom was also made an Honorary Colonel of the Northern military training establishment in tribute to his fundraising efforts.
He even had a No.1 in the charts
Captain Tom also reached No.1 in the charts with his rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball and The NHS Voices Of Care Choir.
Captain Tom releases autobiography
Captain Tom released his own book 'Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day: My Autobiography', and was Sunday Times No1 Bestseller. It captures the story of his long and dramatic life, including his time in World War II and his love for motorbikes.
A Charity challenge was launched in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore
The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore encouraged people to take on their own "Captain Tom 100" charity challenge on what would have been the weekend of his 101st birthday.
A 'Captain Sir Tom Moore day'
Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter is hopes to start an annual fundraising event, in the style of Children In Need, to empower older people.