Captain Sir Tom Moore Remembered By Piers Morgan And Susanna Reid As Stars Pay Tribute

The Good Morning Britain presenters led the tributes following the war veteran and fundraiser's death at the age of 100.
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Tributes have been pouring in for Captain Sir Tom Moore, following his death at the age of 100.

The World War II veteran first rose to prominence last year, when he raised more than £30 million for NHS charities at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

His family confirmed that he had died on Tuesday, after being hospitalised over the weekend when he contracted coronavirus.

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— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) February 2, 2021

Since the news of his death was announced, Captain Tom has been remembered by a number of celebrities, including Piers Morgan, who interviewed him on several occasions in the last year.

Piers called Captain Tom a “magnificent man” and a “national hero”, writing: ”Let us all heed his mantra in our own lives: ‘Tomorrow will be a good day.’ Thank you, Tom.”

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. pic.twitter.com/b0rZNfQfrI

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 2, 2021

Piers’ Good Morning Britain co-host Susanna Reid also paid her respects, writing: “The man who united and inspired our nation at a moment of deepest despair. Thank you Captain Sir Tom Moore for your service.

“I am heartbroken for your family. A life well lived, and well loved.”

The man who united and inspired our nation at a moment of deepest despair. Thank you Captain Sir Tom Moore for your service. I am heartbroken for your family. A life well lived, and well loved. RIP. https://t.co/5tV7ZCuGUZ

— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) February 2, 2021

Meanwhile, Michael Ball – who collaborated with Captain Tom on a chart-topping charity single last year – wrote: “Rest in peace. A wonderful life so well lived and a hero and fighter to the very end.”

Rest in peace @captaintommoore . A wonderful life so well lived and a hero and fighter to the very end. So very very sad. Love and prayers for @Hannah_I_M and all the family. 💔

— Michael Ball OBE (@mrmichaelball) February 2, 2021

Other stars have also been posting tributes on social media, including presenters Amanda Holden, Carol Vorderman and Kate Silverton:

thank you Sir for everything you did for our country. You will never, ever be forgotten ❤️

To Hannah and your whole family - we were privileged to be able to get to know your father a little. Thank you. What an incredible man. Sending so much love and strength to you.

— Victoria Derbyshire (@vicderbyshire) February 2, 2021

How terribly sad.

“Captain Sir Tom Moore dies with coronavirus”https://t.co/AFDGyWWO9E

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) February 2, 2021

Heartbroken 💔

Captain Sir Tom Moore,
you gave us hope,
you gave us love,
you gave us smiles and joy and pride in all generations,
you brought us together
Rest In Perfect Peace Sir ♥️ https://t.co/5lFbk7sBFd

— Carol Vorderman 💙 (@carolvorders) February 2, 2021

Covid-19: Captain Sir Tom Moore dies with coronavirus - oh rest well Sir Tom.... we salute you ...thoughts and love to your family - what wonderful memories to celebrate a life truly lived & to the end #capttom #sirtommoore @Bev_James https://t.co/vGkEXX5rXR

— Kate Silverton (@katesilverton) February 2, 2021

Captain Sir Tom Moore. Thank you for inspiring us all to do more to help our fellow humans. You are forever in our hearts. May your star shine the brightest for your loved ones. RIP magical chap ✨✨✨ pic.twitter.com/g1DDQxiQzK

— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) February 2, 2021

Tomorrow will be a good day because of how brightly you shone in all our lives. Thank you for bringing us hope and strength. An angel amongst the angels. RIP Captain Sir Tom 💔 @captaintommoore

— Katherine Jenkins (@KathJenkins) February 2, 2021

What a legacy he leaves behind. A War Hero who inspired the world with his unfaltering determination and extreme generosity. RIP Sir Tom. 🙏 https://t.co/nmQdpVlDCT

— Myleene Klass (@KlassMyleene) February 2, 2021

How sad to hear about Captain Sir Tom Moore.

He did so much to inspire us all last year & achieved so much in his 100th year.

He raised millions of pounds, lifted millions of spirits and now millions will miss his wisdom & his smile.

My deepest condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/yIjNoihC2z

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) February 2, 2021

RIP Sir Captain Tom !! https://t.co/d5amc99WKi

— Alison Hammond (@AlisonHammond) February 2, 2021

RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore. A national hero. Thinking of your family. 💔 https://t.co/59WbAlgKhh

— Becky Adlington (@BeckAdlington) February 2, 2021

I never knew Captain Sir Tom Moore personally but, like millions of others, it felt like I did. He brought us together at a time when we needed it the most. I’d smile whenever he popped up on the telly, he made me feel proud, optimistic and hopeful for the future. RIP Captain pic.twitter.com/xH48tO7nMj

— Paddy McGuinness 💙 (@PaddyMcGuinness) February 2, 2021

The Loose Women family is sending love and support to @captaintommoore's family at this time.

May he rest in peace 🌹 https://t.co/DNhDly4oFZ

— Loose Women (@loosewomen) February 2, 2021

In a statement, Captain Tom’s daughters Hannah and Lucy said: “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.”

Captain Tom during an appearance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories in 2020
Captain Tom during an appearance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories in 2020
ITV/Kieron McCarron/Shutterstock

They added: “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.”

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