Lorraine Kelly hails 'extraordinary' Tom Parker for his 'grace' during cancer battle

Hundreds of fans have lined the streets to mark their respects for The Wanted star Tom Parker, who passed away aged 33 on March 30 .

Kelsey Parker and members of The Wanted have been pictured leading mourners at Tom Parker's celebration of life. The singer, who shot to fame as one-fifth of the pop boyband, tragically died aged just 33 last month surrounded by his family.

Lorraine Kelly is one of the UK's most beloved presenters and often reaches out to her huge fan base on social media.MORE: Lorraine Kelly shares personal family photos from holiday with husband SteveThis week, she once again used her profile for good as she helped highlight the heartbreaking story of one of her followers.WATCH: Julia Bradbury cries as she gives health updateOn Tuesday, Lorraine retweeted a post from Marie Jenna Shaw that read: "I'd be so very grateful if you could share this, she's such a fan loving young girl, we want to make memories, thank you xxx."READ: Lorraine Kelly reveals secret to losing weightMORE: Lorraine Kelly reveals home struggle she's facing right nowThe post in question linked to a Go Fund Me page dedicated to Melissa Bambury: "We're raising £1,000 to 15 year old Mel has recently been told she has relapsed with her Ewings Sarcoma Cancer and has been diagnosed terminal [sic]," it states in the introduction. So far, £2,770 has been raised by 86 supporters.Xxxx https://t.co/MZKDKEn6e1Lorraine helped highlight 15-year-old Melissa's Go Fund Me pageIt comes after Lorraine shared a heartfelt message to one of her friends amid his own health woes.

Lorraine Kelly is making the most of the Easter break and took the opportunity to plan a staycation in her native Scotland with her husband Steve and her parents. Find out what she got up to in her HELLO! diary below...READ: Lorraine Kelly reveals secret to losing weightI headed north this week to the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond for a fantastic few days off.

The broken-hearted wife of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, who tragically died of a brain cancer this week, is calling on fans to help charities in his honour.

The late Tom Parker will feature in the Saturday night episode of the BBC show Celebrity Pointless following his tragic death earlier this week. The Wanted star, who l ost his batter against brain cancer aged 33 on March 30 2022, joined forces with bandmate Max George to raise money for Brain Research UK and The Brain Tumour Charity.Tom, who has heartbreakingly left behind his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two children Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, and Max reportedly played against other stars including Greg McHugh and Kimberley Nixon, Ria Lina and Dom Joly and Ninia Benjamin and Dominic Holland.The late singer will feature in the episode set to air at 7.50pm on Saturday 2 April in a change to BBC to pay tribute to the singer after the show was originally planned to be aired next year with the change supported by his family.

Susanna Reid and Good Morning Britain co-host Ben Shephard have paid tribute to The Wanted star Tom Parker after it was announced he sadly passed away on Wednesday 30 March.The pair spoke about several moments when the I'm Glad You Came hitmaker made an appearance on the show, with the last one being less than four months ago for a Christmas special with the band. "I'm sure all of you have heard the news, the very very sad news, of Tom Parker from The Wanted who sadly died from his battle with a brain tumour," Ben, 47, started.

We’re afraid we have terrible news.

The Wanted's Tom Parker has died at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Tom Parker has died at the age of 33. The Wanted singer, who is originally from Bolton, sadly passed away on Wednesday (March 30) after a battle with terminal brain cancer glioblastoma.

Tom Parker, founding member of popular UK boy band The Wanted, has died aged 33 of a brain tumor.

It's been announced that Tom Parker, member of British-Irish boyband The Wanted, died today aged just 33 years old.