Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces’ Sweetheart whose songs helped raise morale in World War Two, has died aged 103.
The singer’s family confirmed she died on Thursday morning surrounded by her close relatives.
Dame Vera last spoke publicly when she turned 103 in March, saying: “Thank you all for the kind gifts, cards and gestures I received to celebrate my birthday this year.
“0nce again, I am overwhelmed by everyone’s kindness and generosity, and am so grateful to you all for helping me to mark this milestone.
“I feel very fortunate to have reached 103, and my day will be made all the more special by hearing from people all around the world.
“Thank you also for your generosity towards my Charitable Trust as I care very much about the work it does and the donations received around my birthday are the best gift imaginable.”
Boris Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds tweeted that Dame Vera’s death was “very sad”, adding: “Will be playing her music here today. RIP.”
Her family said this morning the Forces’ Sweetheart passed away.
A statement said: “The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers at the age of 103.
“Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, 18 June 2020, surrounded by her close family.”
Dame Vera was best known for performing moral boosting songs for the troops during World War Two in countries including India and Burma, her songs and still widely listened to in the United Kingdom and around the world to this day.
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