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06/01/2015
D-Day War Veteran Bernard Jordan Dies Aged 90
A war veteran who disappeared from his care home to attend the 70th anniversary D-Day Commemorations in France has died.
Bernard Jordan, 90, died in hospital peacefully, according to Gracewell Healthcare.
Mr Jordan escaped to attend the D-Day anniversary in Normandy wearing his war medals under his coat.
Sussex Police launched a search on 5 June, however they were informed that he had been located later on that night.
Amanda Scott, managing director of Gracewell Healthcare, said: "Bernie caught the world's imagination last year when he made his 'surprise' trip to France and brought a huge amount of joy to a lot of people.
"He will be much missed by everyone here and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife."
(CD/JP)
Bernard Jordan, 90, died in hospital peacefully, according to Gracewell Healthcare.
Mr Jordan escaped to attend the D-Day anniversary in Normandy wearing his war medals under his coat.
Sussex Police launched a search on 5 June, however they were informed that he had been located later on that night.
Amanda Scott, managing director of Gracewell Healthcare, said: "Bernie caught the world's imagination last year when he made his 'surprise' trip to France and brought a huge amount of joy to a lot of people.
"He will be much missed by everyone here and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife."
(CD/JP)
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