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Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103, her family have announced.
The singer, songwriter and actress widely known as “the Forces’ Sweetheart” passed away earlier today (June 18) surrounded by her close relatives.
A family statement added: “The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers at the age of 103.”
Lynn was credited with raising morale in the UK during the Second World War through such songs as ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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