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.
30.03.2022 - 21:09 / perezhilton.com
We’re afraid we have terrible news.
Tom Parker passed away Wednesday morning following a nearly two-year battle with a terminal brain tumor. He was just 33.
The Wanted singer leaves behind his wife Kelsey Parker and their children Aurelia, 2, and Bodhi, 1. Confirming the devastating news, Kelsey took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that the musician died earlier in the day, writing:
Such a heartbreaking loss…
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Kelsey also included a black-and-white shot of her husband as well as a family photo, continuing:
Tom’s beloved boy band, The Wanted — made up of Max George, Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran, and Jay McGuinness — also released a joint statement sending their condolences to Parker’s family and mourning the death of their “brother,” saying:
Devastating.
Tom first revealed he had been diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 glioblastoma in October 2020, sharing with followers that he was already “undergoing treatment” in hopes of beating what doctors described as the “worst-case scenario.” He managed to savor every last moment with his family and friends, including the birth of his son, by undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy and 30 radiotherapy sessions at a treatment facility in Spain, according to The Sun.
In November, Parker happily revealed that he was in “stable” condition and that the tumor was “under control.” Over the last few weeks, he was been able to join his band during their UK tour. He made a special appearance at the end of multiple concerts while sitting on a throne surrounded by his fellow boy banders. Take a look:
How special…
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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.
Pointless were left emotional after an episode Tom Parker appeared in aired after his death aged 33. The Wanted star, who had been battling a stage four glioblastoma brain tumour, had filmed for the show with bandmate Max George late last year. The episode was brought forward to air in the first slot after his death on Wednesday, a decision which was made with the ‘full support and blessing of Tom’s family’, a voiceover informed.
The Wanted hit song Gold Forever has re-entered the charts following the passing of band member Tom Parker earlier this week. Tom, 33, tragically died this week leaving behind his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two children: Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one.
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.
The Wanted’s Tom Parker has died, aged 33, eighteen months after announcing that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.A statement posted on the band’s social media accounts yesterday read: “Max, Jay, Siva, Nathan and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and premature loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away peacefully at lunchtime today surrounded by his family and his bandmates. Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey, and father to Aurelia and Bodhi.
The Wanted stars have paid tribute to their bandmate Tom Parker after he tragically passed away at the age of 33 following his diagnosis with a brain tumour in 2020. Tom, who has left behind his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two children: Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, opened up in November 2021 about his close bond with the band which formed in 2009 before releasing hits including Glad You Came in 2012.
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.
he died on Wednesday surrounded by his family and bandmates, a statement released by the boyband said. Tom disclosed in October 2020 that he had been diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma and had begun radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Tom achieved great success as a member of one of the UK’s chart-topping boy bands, later going on to triumph on stage and television.
The Wanted's recent tour will always be remembered by fans for the bravery of Tom Parker, who still appeared on stage despite his cancer battle.The band embarked on a UK tour at the beginning of March, performing in over ten different cities across the country, including London, Manchester and Birmingham. Tom was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in 2020, and had been undergoing gruelling treatment ever since, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
A close family friend of Tom Parker said that he was “doing really well” during his time on The Wanted tour before he deteriorated quickly afterwards. It was announced on Wednesday 30 March that the 33 year old tragically passed away from a brain tumour, after being diagnosed with incurable cancer.Tom appeared on tour with his band The Wanted in the weeks leading up to his untimely death and was described by a close family friend to have been “doing really well” as he took part in shows.
Tom Parker has passed away from a brain tumour aged 33, leaving behind his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two children: Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one. Before his heartbreaking death the star had shared a tribute to his bandmates, calling them the "dream team," followed by a heart emoji. The late star posed on a chair inbetween his The Wanted bandmates and wore a grin and he was pictured looking happy.
The Wanted fans have taken to social media to share videos of Tom Parker at the band's recent final gigs. Tom, 33, tragically passed away today aged 33, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2020. Just days before his death, Tom had been performing with his bandmates Max George, Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran and Jay McGuiness on stage.
Tom Parker's wife has said her family's 'hearts are broken' following the singer's tragic death today. The Bolton-born star, 33, who was in UK band The Wanted, tragically died following a gruelling battle with an inoperable brain tumour.
The Wanted's Tom Parker has died at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.