Dame Vera Lynn yesterday offered this advice on life at the age of 102: “Take each day as it comes and focus on the present moment.”
The Second World War singing star known as the Forces’ Sweetheart said she did not have “any regrets” as she reflected on her life.
Dame Vera said: “We can’t change the past but we can learn from history and remember the important things – the sacrifices our loved ones made, and the price of our freedom today.”
Born in East Ham, East London, she rose to fame while performing in countries such as Egypt, India and Burma.
Her songs include We’ll Meet Again, The White Cliffs Of Dover and There’ll Always Be An England.
She told the Big Issue magazine: “Our brave boys were out there fighting for our freedom, and going to entertain them and bring a piece of home to the front line was really the least I could do.”
Last week she spoke about her love for her husband Harry Lewis who died 21 years ago aged 83, admitting: “I still miss him.”
