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Dame Vera Lynn has died, aged 103:
Forces’ Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn who entertained troops with morale-boosting visits to the front line during the Second World War has died aged 103, her family said today.
Dame Vera’s relatives said in a statement they were ‘deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers at the age of 103’.
They added: ‘Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, surrounded by her close family. Further information regarding a memorial service will be announced at a later date.’
Her death comes just weeks after Dame Vera spoke of remembering ‘the brave boys and what they sacrificed for us’, ahead of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
The Queen referenced the title of one of Dame Vera’s most beloved wartime songs when she told the country, separated from families and friends during the coronavirus lockdown: ‘We will meet again.’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid tribute to Dame Vera, saying her ‘charm and magical voice entranced and uplifted our country in some of our darkest hours. Her voice will live on to lift the hearts of generations to come’.
Rest in Peace.
