Katherine Jenkins pays tribute to 'mentor and friend' Dame Vera Lynn after she dies aged 103
Katherine Jenkins has paid tribute to her 'mentor and friend' Dame Vera Lynn who has died at the age of 103.
The singer described Dame Vera Lynn as 'an icon' and 'an inspiration' and said that she was a 'mentor' as well as a 'friend.
The two singers recently came together to record a special version of Dame Vera Lynn's song 'We'll Meet Again' to raise money for NHS Charities Together.
The single went to number one in the iTunes charts ahead of the 75th VE Day celebrations.
Katherine Jenkins posted a special tribute to Dame Vera Lynn on her Instagram page, saying that she will be 'greatly' missed.