coronavirus, his daughters have confirmed in a statement. The World War II Veteran made headlines in 2020 for his Guinness World Record-breaking charity efforts for the NHS.
His daughters Hannah and Lucy confirmed Sir Tom's passing, after earlier thanking staff at Bedford Hospital where he had been receiving treatment for the virus.
The family had hoped the 100-year-old would "return home as soon as possible", but he was sadly pronounced dead on Tuesday morning, February 2.Sir Tom spent his final hours with his family at his bedside, sharing “laughter and tears” together.
Hannah and Tom’s grandchildren Benjie and Georgia were with him in hospital, while daughter Lucy spoke to him on FaceTime. Hannah and Lucy said in a statement: "The last.