World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103

Seattle Times Thursday, 18 June 2020 ()
LONDON (AP) — Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops abroad during World War II, has died at 103. During the war and long after, Lynn got crowds singing, smiling and crying with sentimental favorites such as “We’ll Meet Again,” and “The White Cliffs of Dover.” “The family are deeply […]
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News video: Second World War veterans on what Dame Vera Lynn meant to them

Second World War veterans on what Dame Vera Lynn meant to them 01:03

 Second World War veterans George Batts and Robert Piper give an insight in to what Dame Vera Lynn meant to troops stationed away from home. Dame Vera has died aged 103.