In the final year of his life, the decorated World War II veteran inspired people around the world with his patio laps and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
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Hero, Inspiration and Beacon of Hope: Tributes Pour In for Tom Moore
The 100-year-old Army veteran who became a national icon through a popular fund-raiser for Britain’s health care system died on Tuesday.
Tom Moore, Who Inspired Covid-Ravaged U.K. With Charity Walks, Dies at 100
Nicknamed “Captain Tom,” the veteran raised tens of millions of pounds for Britain’s health workers by walking 100 laps of his garden last spring.
Captain Tom, Who Raised Millions for U.K. Health Workers, Hospitalized With Covid-19
Tom Moore, 100, raised $40 million in the spring by walking laps in his garden. He was admitted to a hospital on Sunday with the coronavirus, his daughter said.
Queen Knights Captain Tom, in a Rare Public Appearance
In the weeks before the ceremony to honor the 100-year-old war veteran and fund-raiser, some had wondered whether Britons would see Queen Elizabeth in person again.
Tom Moore, a.k.a. Captain Tom, Gives Britain Hope During Coronavirus
In the space of six weeks, 100-year-old Tom Moore — better known as Captain Tom — raised $40 million for the British health service and became a national hero.