died at the age of 103.Dame Vera’s family announced the sad news on Thursday morning, confirming “the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers” in a statement.“Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, 18 June 2020, surrounded by her close family,” they said.
Affectionately nicknamed the Forces’ Sweetheart after her morale-boosting visits to the front lines of World War II, Dame Vera was known for songs like The White Cliffs Of Dover, There’ll Always Be An England and the iconic We’ll Meet Again.Celebrities rushed to share their condolences on social media, with many hailing Dame Vera for her musical talent and her incredible legacy, which also includes decades of charity work.Singer.