Derry's council to open an online Book of Condolence in honour of Captain Tom 100-year-old fundraiser passed away earlier today Captain Tom died earlier today. Reporter: '); '); An online Book of Condolence is to be opened by Derry City and Strabane District Council in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore. The 100-year-old, who helped raised more than £30million for the health service last year through a fundraising walk around his garden, died earlier today after contracting Covid-19. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Brian Tierney, has expressed his sadness at the news. Adding his voice to the many who offered their sympathies to Captain Tom's family today, Mayor Tierney said he had achieved a remarkable thing when he lifted the spirits of the world with his kindness.