Entertainment

Dame Vera Lynn celebrates 102nd birthday, overwhelmed with wishes

Published

April 3, 2019

An iconic entertainer, Dame Vera Lynn was known as the “Forces’ Sweetheart” during World War II, where she would sing for the British troops.

For her 102nd birthday, Dame Vera was quite “overwhelmed” with all of the birthday wishes. She thanked everybody for their “well wishes,” which included over 2,000 messages, letters, and flowers from all age groups.

A few years ago, as Digital Journal reported, her 100th birthday was celebrated as a national holiday in the United Kingdom.

Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn 100 official cover art

In 2016, she was made a Companion of Honour (CH) by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to entertainment and charity.

Dame Vera Lynn holding her Companion of Honour award.

Susan Fleet, Lea Graham Associates

She is the founder of the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, which is based in West Sussex. This nonprofit organization provides aid to children with cerebral palsy. In addition, it provides education and support for families that are affected by cerebral palsy.

In May of 2018, Dame Vera Lynn chatted with Digital Journal about turning 101 years old.

For more information on Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, check out its official website.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 24,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is an 18-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.