Breaking: Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces' Sweetheart has died at the age of 103 | LBC
June 18, 2020
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1:22Now PlayingBreaking: Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces' Sweetheart has died at the age of 103 | LBC
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as posted by the channelEntertainer Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103, her family have said.
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.
"Further information regarding a memorial service will be announced at a later date."
Earlier this year, ahead of the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the Forces' Sweetheart spoke of remembering "the brave boys and what they sacrificed for us".
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".
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."
She was also fondly remembered for singing The White Cliffs Of Dover, There'll Always Be An England, I'll Be Seeing You, Wishing and If Only I Had Wings, to help raise British spirits during the Blitz.
"My songs reminded the boys of what they were really fighting for," she once said. "Precious, personal things, rather than ideologies and theories."
Dame Vera, who was hugely popular during the Second World War, became the oldest singer to score a Top 40 album earlier this year, breaking her own record.
Her greatest hits album 100 re-enter the chart at number 30, boosted by commemorations for the 75th anniversary of VE day on May 8.
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