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A war veteran who left his care home to attend the D-Day anniversary commemorations in Normandy last year has died aged 90.

Bernard Jordan went missing from The Pines care home in Hove, Sussex, after embarking on a cross-channel trip for the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

A statement from the care home said he died peacefully in hospital.

Mr Jordan, former mayor of Hove, sparked a police manhunt following his disappearance on June 5 last year.

The veteran was later inundated with thousands of birthday cards from around the world and was dubbed the Great Escaper.

When he was interviewed by reporters in France he said: "It's a first class show because I have been here last year and I have been here obviously this time and I'm going to - touch wood I'm still with us - and I will be 91 then, but if I am still about I shall try next year's as well."

Asked if he would be in trouble with the care home he added: "I might be, but I hope not."