Captain Sir Tom Moore has sadly passed away aged 100 following his coronavirus diagnosis last weekend.
After raising over £33million for the NHS in 2020, Captain Tom was admitted to Bedford Hospital on Sunday 31st January; with daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore explaining the Army veteran was being treated for pneumonia after testing positive for COVID-19.
Yesterday, Bedford Hospital released a statement in agreement with Sir Tom's family. It 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 won the hearts of the nation last year when he raised money for the NHS by walking 100 laps around his garden to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.