A HOST of prominent figures and famous faces have led tributes to Captain Sir Tom Moore, who has died at the age of 100.

Capt Sir Tom's daughters Mrs Ingram-Moore and Lucy Teixeira said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear father, Captain Sir Tom Moore.

"We are so grateful that we were with him during the last hours of his life; Hannah, Benjie and Georgia by his bedside and Lucy on FaceTime.

"We spent hours chatting to him, reminiscing about our childhood and our wonderful mother. We shared laughter and tears together.

"The last year of our father's life was nothing short of remarkable. He was rejuvenated and experienced things he'd only ever dreamed of.

"Whilst he'd been in so many hearts for just a short time, he was an incredible father and grandfather, and he will stay alive in our hearts forever."

In a statement shared on Twitter, Liz Lees, chief nurse at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he was being cared for, said: “It has been our immense privilege to care for Captain Sir Tom Moore.

“We share our deepest condolences and sympathies with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time.

“We’d also like to say thank you, and pay tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore for the remarkable contribution he has made to the NHS.”

Somerset County Gazette:

Captain Tom raised £33 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden which saw him catapult into the limelight as the nation took him to their hearts.

Famous faces have led tributes since news of his passing.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Captain Sir Tom Moore “became not just a national inspiration but a beacon of hope for the world” and was a “hero in the truest sense of the word”.

The Royal family announced the Queen is sending a private message of condolence to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

A tweet read: “Her majesty very much enjoyed meeting Captain Sir Tom Moore and his family at Windsor last year. Her thoughts and those of the Royal Family are with them.

Piers Morgan who welcomed Moore onto his Life Stories shows paid tribute to a “magnificent man”.

He wrote: “RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore, 100. A magnificent man.

"A national hero. In our darkest hour since WW2, he rallied Britain with his resilience, courage and optimism.

"Let us all heed his mantra in our own lives: ‘Tomorrow will be a good day.’ Thank you, Tom."

Morgan’s Good Morning Britain co-host Susanna Reid also paid tribute.

“The man who united and inspired our nation at a moment of deepest despair.” She tweeted.

“Thank you Captain Sir Tom Moore for your service. I am heartbroken for your family. A life well lived, and well loved. RIP.”

The British Army paid tribute to an “exceptional man”.

They said: “It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore. An exceptional man and soldier to the end, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”

The Royal Navy tweeted: “The entire Royal Navy family is saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Our condolences to the family of this inspirational man. Fair winds and following seas.”

Last year, Captain Tom recorded a charity single of You'll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball.

It reached the top of iTunes and helped his pledge to rake in millions for medics fighting on the coronavirus frontline.

Ball paid tribute on Moore saying: “Rest in peace Captain Tom Moore. A wonderful life so well lived and a hero and fighter to the very end.

“So very very sad. Love and prayers to all the family.”

He leaves two daughters, Hannah and Lucy, and two grandchildren, Benji and Georgia.