The Union Flag has been raised at half mast in a tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died yesterday (February 2).

The 100-year-old ‘Captain Tom’ raised almost £33m for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden during lockdown in 2020. He died with coronavirus in Bedford Hospital on Tuesday, February 2.

He was knighted in last year’s honours, and following his death dozens of tributes have been left outside his house in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire.

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British World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore, 99, does up his tie as he sits on a bench in the village of Marston Moretaine (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

placeholder image — British World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore, 99, does up his tie as he sits on a bench in the village of Marston Moretaine (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Now Sheffield City Council has paid tribute to him on behalf of the city, raising the flag on the Town Hall to half mast today.

Council Leader Bob Johnson said Captain Sir Tom was "a true inspiration to all of us in Sheffield."

A SCC spokesperson said: “The Union Flag has been raised at half-mast today at Sheffield Town Hall in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore and his amazing achievements for the NHS and dedication to his country.”