Dame Vera Lynn, Britain's Iconic 'Forces Sweetheart' from World War II, Dies at 103






In a moving website statement, the Dame Vera Lynn Charity, which supports under 5s with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments, said they were “devastated” to have lost their president.

"We are filled with overwhelming sadness at the passing of Dame Vera Lynn at the age of 103," they added on Facebook. "She was loved the world over and touched the hearts of millions of people, none more so than the families and children at her own charity. We are proud and thankful to have known and worked with such a wonderful and inspirational woman. Her memory will live on in the work she started here at our Charity for children with cerebral palsy."

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