The leader of Rutland County Council has added his voice to the many tributes paid to Captain Sir Tom Moore who died yesterday.

The 100-year-old, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden, was admitted to Bedford Hospital on Sunday and later died with Coronavirus.

The Queen led tributes to Captain Sir Tom, "recognising the inspiration he provided for the whole nation and others across the world".

His daughters said they "shared laughter and tears" with their father in their final few hours together.

Announcing his death, Hannah Ingram-Moore and Lucy Teixeira said the last year of their dad's life was "nothing short of remarkable".

Sir Tom tested positive for Covid-19 last week. His family said due to other medication he was taking for pneumonia, he could not be vaccinated

Coun Oliver Hemsley said: "Like so many people across the country, I was deeply saddened to learn that Captain Sir Tom Moore has passed away.

"Through his kindness, generosity and boundless determination, Sir Tom succeeded in raising millions of pounds for the NHS. Perhaps more importantly, he gave us all hope and a reason to smile.

"His unwavering positivity and selflessness in the face of this pandemic, having already dedicated so much of his life in service to our Armed Forces, is an inspiration to everyone.

"His legacy is a permanent reminder to all of us – young and old – that we can achieve great things when we put others first and refuse to give up.

"The thoughts of everyone at Rutland County Council are with Sir Tom's family, and our sincerest condolences go out to them."

Rutland MP Alicia Kearns said on twitter: "So very tragic. Captain Sir Tom touched our nation in our darkest hours, and he will be remembered."