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2021.02.04 15:29 GMT+8

Tributes pour in after UK's Captain Sir Tom Moore dies from COVID-19

Updated 2021.02.04 15:29 GMT+8
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Captain Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who raised millions for charities, passed away on February 2, two days after being hospitalized for COVID-19. /VCG

During UK's first COVID-19 lockdown, he raised millions of pounds for the National Health Service (NHS) charities by walking 100 laps in his garden aided by a walking frame. /VCG

Following the announcement of his death, floral tributes and messages were left outside his former residence in Marston Moretaine, England. /Getty

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted a video tribute to Moore, calling him "not just a national inspiration but a beacon of hope for the world." /VCG

A national clap was held on February 3 across the UK to honor Captain Sir Tom Moore. /AP

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