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Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan, 55, also tweeted: "Oh no.... what terribly sad news."Dame Vera Lynn has died, aged 103.

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Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103, her family have said. The singer, who was known as "the forces' sweetheart" for performing to troops during the Second World War, produced hits songs such as We'll Meet Again, There'll Always Be An England and (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover.Exclusive: Vera Lynn's daughter tells HELLO! how proud she is of her mumWATCH: A look into Dame Vera Lynn's lifeDame Vera's family confirmed she died on Thursday morning surrounded by her close relatives.

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.

Vera Lynn has died at 103, the singer’s family have said.The much-loved musician behind hits such as The White Cliffs of Dover, I'll Be Missing You, There'll Always Be An England and the iconic We'll Meet Again was best known for boosting the morale of soldiers with her trips to the front line during the Second World War.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.”Dame Vera was born in East Ham, east London, on March 20, 1917.She performed for troops during the war, often at great personal risk, in countries including Egypt,

boost morale during World War 2.She is often dubbed 'the Forces' sweetheart' for her amazing popularity among troops during that era.Also known as the Queen's favourite singer, she’s most remembered for her songs “We’ll Meet Again”, “The White Cliffs of Dover”, “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” and “There’ll Always Be an England.”Born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March, 1917 in London, Vera began performing at the age of seven in the local working men’s clubs, and she was 11 when she adopt her maternal grandmother’s maiden name, Margaret Lynn, as her stage name.She said of her early performances: “I used to go from place to place by tram. A shilling would take you all around London and the suburbs.“I didn’t love it at first.

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Piers Morgan writing: "Oh no.... what terribly sad news.

It was shortly after World War One in 1919 that Vera Lynn narrowly escaped the grips of a deadly disease at the tender age of just two and a half years old.

The last public photo of Dame Vera Lynn shows the Forces' Sweetheart in a poignant final appearance.

Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103, her family has confirmed.

Dame Vera Lynn reminded the nation that 'hope remains even in the most difficult times' in her final public address just weeks before her death.

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Boris Johnson has paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn, after the entertainer passed away aged 103.The wartime singer, known as the Forces’ Sweetheart, was confirmed to have died on 18 June, surrounded by her close family.And the Prime Minister issued a statement, praising her ‘charm and magical voice’.Johnson said: ‘Dame Vera Lynn’s 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.’Boris’s fiancée Carrie Symonds also tweeted about the news, writing: ‘Very sad. Will be playing her music here today.

Piers Morgan, Colonel Tom Moore Katherine Jenkins, and Sir Cliff Richard have lead tributes to Dame Vera Lynn after the heroic singer’s family confirmed she passed away at 103 years old.Just weeks after her 103rd birthday, the ‘forces’ sweetheart’ died surrounded by loved ones.Piers was among the first to pay his respects, posting on Twitter: ‘Oh no…. what terribly sad news. Dame Vera Lynn has died, aged 103.

Vera Lynn, the British singer whose songs were hugely popular during the Second World War, has died aged 103.A statement from her family 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."Lynn was widely known as "the Forces' Sweetheart" as her performances inspired and gave hope to troops in Egypt, India, and Burma during the war.The songs most associated with her include "We'll Meet Again" and "The White Cliffs of Dover".She was born in 1917 in the London suburb of East Ham, the daughter of a plumber.

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