The Wanted fans were left emotional when late singer Tom Parker was given a heart-wrenching tribute at The Grammys on Sunday night, 3 April. One person sobbed that Tom, who said in a video interview weeks before his death that people should live every day like "it's your last", still managed to "make it to the Grammys", and posted how bittersweet the memoriam segment was at the awards ceremony, as a flood of heartbroken viewers followed suit.The ceremony's presenters announced there would be a memorial segment dedicated to all the musicians the industry had lost in the last year, with Tom and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins featuring prominently in the montage. What's more, Tom's wife Kelsey also shared her own reaction to the scenes as she posted a video clip of the moment alongside a string of red heart emojis.
Lorraine Kelly hails Tom Parker 'fantastic and extraordinary' in touching tribute following tragic death
31.03.2022 - 13:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to Tom Parker after his death at the age of 33.
The Wanted singer had been battling an aggressive form of brain cancer but yesterday evening it was announced he had sadly died.
The heartbreaking news was shared by his wife Kelsey Parker, 32 - whom he has two young children with - in an emotional tribute posted to social media.
The musician is reported to have spent his final moments surrounded by his family, friends and bandmates, who have been left "devastated" by his death.
Celebrities and fans across the globe have been sharing their sadness at the loss of the popular star.
This Morning Lorraine Kelly said on her ITV breakfast show that Tom was an 'absolutely fantastic man'.
She added: "He was quite extraordinary.
"He lived with his cancer with such grace."
Tom was diagnosed with the incurable glioblastoma in 2020 had been fighting the disease with the help of his wife Kelsey and specialist care.
The Sun has reported that he chose to play the Oasis song Live Forever as he passed away surrounded by his loved ones.
The outlet states that during his last moments the father-of-two had the 1994 track playing out loud, with a source commenting on the significance of the song choice.
The source commented: "You might have thought Tom would opt for something by The Wanted but Oasis' Live Forever sums him up perfectly - he was a rockstar."
They said that's how "he wants to be remembered," adding that the track is a "real anthem to strength and defiance", with some of the lyrics speaking to his experience.
The source further commented: "Like the track says, Tom really will live forever in his children, his fans and his music."
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