The singer of We’ll Meet Again, who entertained British troops in World War Two, has died.
The singer was best known for performing hits such as We’ll Meet Again to troops on the front line in countries including India and Egypt.
Her family said they were “deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers”.
In a statement, they confirmed she died on Thursday morning surrounded by her close relatives.
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Early reports coming in of a solemn fly-past of bluebirds spotted over the cliffs of Dover. Ainsi soit-il.
She will always remind me of the past with her voice. How our mentality was different then. We were so proud and united to be British. Many of these old timers survived the war but did not survive covid-19. Sad day she has gone.