Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton described Sir Tom as a “true hero”.
He said: “I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore. He was an inspiration to the entire country and I am honoured to have had the opportunity to be able to tell him how in awe of him I was.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family today, as well as everyone who has lost a loved one to this virus. Captain Sir Tom was a true hero and we will never forget the incredible man who brought out the best of us at such a difficult time.”
Inspirational NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore died today in hospital surrounded by his family
The war veteran was admitted to hospital on Sunday night with coronavirus after battling pneumonia
His family say he was taken to hospital after requiring help with his breathing before he passed away
A family spokesman revealed Captain Tom s pneumonia battle meant he had not had the coronavirus vaccine
Centenarian became a national treasure over first coronavirus lockdown after raising millions for the NHS
The White House and the US Embassy in London on Tuesday paid tribute to the British war hero on Twitter You inspired millions of people across the UK & U.S. at one of the most difficult times we ve ever faced, embassy said, with the White House adding Captain Moore inspired millions through his life and his actions
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton described Sir Tom as a “true hero”.
He said: “I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore. He was an inspiration to the entire country and I am honoured to have had the opportunity to be able to tell him how in awe of him I was.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family today, as well as everyone who has lost a loved one to this virus. Captain Sir Tom was a true hero and we will never forget the incredible man who brought out the best of us at such a difficult time.”
Celebrities pay tribute to ‘inspiration’ Captain Sir Tom Moore
Captain Sir Tom Moore celebrating after reaching Number 1 in the singles chart (OfficialCharts.com/PA)
Celebrity tributes to Captain Sir Tom Moore have poured in following his death at the age of 100.
The veteran and charity fundraiser died in Bedford Hospital on Tuesday morning after testing positive for coronavirus.
Singer Michael Ball, who scored a number one single alongside Sir Tom with their cover of You’ll Never Walk Alone, was among those to share a tribute.
He wrote on Twitter: “Rest in peace Captain Tom Moore.
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.