Britons sympathize with ailing corona hero ‘Captain Tom’ | Entertainment

entertainment">Moore last year gained national hero status through his campaign to raise money for the fight against the corona virus. He raised 33 million pounds (37 million euros) by walking in his garden. He later scored a hit by singing the song ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and was knighted by the Queen.

entertainment">The daughter of ‘Captain Tom’ announced last weekend that her father is now in hospital himself. He contracted pneumonia and later tested positive for the virus. The veteran would not be in intensive care. British authorities are currently vaccinating older people, but Moore’s turn has reportedly not yet been given.

entertainment">That the popular Moore is now in hospital dominated the news on Monday. “Pray for Tom,” headlined the newspaper The Sun. From Daily Mail had a similar headline, “Pray for Captain Tom.” Also The Guardian, from Daily Express in The Daily Telegraph pay attention to the sick veteran on their front pages. “Captain Tom fights against corona,” writes Metro.

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