TRIBUTES FROM THE GREAT AND GOOD

‘Dame Vera Lynn’s charm and magical voice entranced and uplifted out country in some our darkest hours. Her voice will live on to lift the hearts of generations to come.’

BORIS JOHNSON

‘Dame Vera Lynn was one of the greatest ever British popular singers... A link with more certain times has been irrevocably broken.’

SIR TIM RICE

‘She had a huge impact on me in Burma and remained important to me throughout my life. My thoughts are with Dame Vera Lynn’s family at this sad time.’

CAPTAIN TOM MOORE

‘My best, and favourite, memory was sharing a performance with her in front of Buckingham Palace for the VE Day celebrations in 1995. A great

singer, a patriotic woman and a gen- uine icon. I am happy to use the words called out on the wonderful day. Vera, thank you, God bless you, and I loved you too.’

SIR CLIFF RICHARD

‘Her voice brought comfort to millions in their darkest hours, her songs filled the nation’s hearts with hope, and her emotive performances, whether home or abroad, then or now, helped to get us through. There will never be another Dame Vera Lynn. Forces’ Sweetheart and our sweetheart…. I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.’

KATHERINE JENKINS

‘The forces’ sweetheart, whose voice raised the morale of our nation’s troops during World War II and beyond. There will definitely be bluebirds over the white cliffs of Dover

today, remembering this great lady. RIP Dame Vera.’

ELAINE PAIGE

‘She boosted morale with her music and brought the nation together through music and it’s been very relevant recently... She’ll never be forgotten. Her music lives on.’

SHERIDAN SMITH

‘Dame Vera Lynn was a strong and inspiring lady who has done so much for Britain. I am so sad to hear of her passing but at the same time so glad to have met her and experienced first-hand her warm, fun-loving personality. Her voice will sing in my heart forever. Thanks Vera’C

SIR PAUL M CARTNEY

‘Very sad. Will be playing her music here today. RIP.’

CARRIE SYMONDS