Lorraine Kelly paid tribute to "wonderful" Dame Vera Lynn as her family confirmed that she had died aged 103.
The Forces' Sweetheart helped raise morale in World War Two and again, more recently, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Her hit We'll Meet Again was revived during the covid-19 crisis and was sung by Katherine Jenkins in the Royal Albert Hall.
Addressing the breaking news of her death on Good Morning Britain, Lorraine praised the "wonderful" singer.
Recalling her wartime song, Lorraine said: "That song just resonates - she leaves a great legacy behind."
At the end of the programme, Lorraine said: "What a legacy, though, she'll leave behind.
"We send our thoughts to her friends and family."
The ITV programme paid tribute with a touching picture of the legendary singer as We'll Meet Again aired.
Lynn had celebrated her birthday in March and marked the occasion by releasing a new video for We'll Meet Again during the crisis.
A statement from her family read: "The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain's best-loved entertainers at the age of 103.
"Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, 18 June 2020, surrounded by her close family."
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV
