Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103, her family have confirmed. A statement said: "The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain's best-loved entertainers at the age of 103. "Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, 18 June 2020, surrounded by her close family." The singer, dubbed the Forces’ Sweetheart, rose to fame during World War Two, boosting the nation's morale during the darkest days of the war with hits such as We'll Meet Again.
Lynn celebrated her 103rd birthday back in March and marked the occasion by releasing a new video for We’ll Meet Again - a song which became an anthem for many during the coronavirus lockdown.