CAPTAIN Sir Thomas Moore donated his body to science after his death, according to reports.
The twinkly-eyed fundraiser, who died aged 100 in February, raised over £38.9million to NHS Charities Together.
Details of the former Army officer’s legacy have now been revealed in official probate documents.
They set out how his £73,400 estate should be split equally between daughters Hannah, 50, and 52-year-old Lucy.
And in a final, selfless gesture he ordered his body be offered for medical research or even organ transplants.
Captain Tom, who was knighted in May last year, passed away after a battle with Covid.
He had spent the last 13 years of his life living with daughter Hannah and her family in their £1.2million house in Marston Moretaine, Beds.
In April last year he captured the hearts of the nation by starting a lockdown walk around his back garden with the help of a frame.
Just six months earlier, he had shattered his hip, but he vowed to take his first stroll since leaving hospital.
After doing his first lap, son-in-law Colin promised him £1 per lap — and challenged him to do 100 before the day of his hundredth birthday.
On April 6, 2020, the day after his first lap, Captain Tom had raised £11.
Ten days later, the total stood at £12million as his spirited efforts in support of the NHS drew interest around the world.
And a month later, he handed over £38.9million to NHS Charities Together — the most raised by one person — after completing his incredible feat.
Paying tribute after his death, PM Boris Johnson said: “Captain Tom Moore was a hero in the truest sense of the word.”
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