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.
Tom Parker chose 'perfect' song to play during final moments of cancer battle
31.03.2022 - 12:07 / ok.co.uk
Tom Parker is said to have chosen an Oasis song during his final moments as he passed away on Wednesday 30 March.The 33 year old was diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma back in October 2020, where he exclusively told OK! magazine that it was the "the worst case scenario". While he went through countless rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy to treat the inoperable brain tumour, his wife Kelsey announced his untimely death yesterday, sharing that their "hearts are broken".
Now, it's been reported that Tom was surrounded by friends, family and The Wanted band members, including Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Max George and Nathan Sykes, while the 1994 Oasis hit Live Forever from their album Definitely Maybe played as he passed away. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter A friend close to him told The Sun: "You might have thought Tom would opt for something by The Wanted but Oasis' Live Forever sums him up perfectly – he was a rockstar and that's how he wants to be remembered.
"It's a real anthem to strength and defiance and some of the lyrics really speak to his struggle. Like the track says, Tom really will live forever in his children, his fans and his music." Tom's wife Kelsey, 32, shared the heartbreaking news of her husband's death on Instagram yesterday as she paid tribute with a black and white photo of him.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence," she began her post.
Inside Tom Parker’s wedding to wife Kelsey with The Wanted bandmates as ushers
After meeting outside a London nightclub in 2009, Tom Parker tied the knot to “soul mate” Kelsey Parker in a lavish ceremony in 2018. The Bolton-born singer, whose wife Kelsey announced the tragic news of his death earlier this week, married the “love of his life” at Ridge Farm in Surrey surrounded by friends and family. The occasion, which was exclusively covered by OK!, was dubbed “the best day of our lives” by Tom.
Inside Tom Parker’s Beautiful Final Moments With Family & The Wanted Bandmates
It sounds like Tom Parker was surrounded by nothing but love and music before his death.
The Wanted's Tom Parker too frail to sing in final performance as bandmate Siva takes over vocals
The Wanted's Tom Parker delighted fans as he took to the stage during his final performance with the band in Liverpool on March 17, two weeks before he tragically passed away.
The Wanted's Tom Parker too weak to sing in heartbreaking footage of final performance two weeks ago
Heartbreaking footage has been released of Tom Parker's final ever performance with The Wanted. The singer, who tragically passed away aged 33 on March 30, joined his bandmates on stage in Liverpool on March 17 for what was unbeknownst to be the last time before his devastating death.
Lorraine Kelly hails 'extraordinary' Tom Parker for his 'grace' during cancer battle
Lorraine Kelly is the latest star to pay tribute to The Wanted Singer Tom Parker following his tragic death aged 33. After the sad news broke that Tom had passed away on Wednesday 30 March, Lorraine, 62, praised the brave star for how he dealt with his brain tumour diagnosis with “such grace.” During her ITV show, the Scottish TV presenter said: “Welcome back.That's, of course, The Wanted, and the very sad news yesterday that singer Tom Parker has died from a brain tumour.” Continuing to read Tom's wife Kelsey's emotional statement telling Tom's fans the sad news, Lorraine added her own condolences.
Michelle Keegan expresses her heartache after Tom Parker dies from brain cancer
Michelle Keegan has expressed her sadness following the death of The Wanted singer Tom Parker.MORE: Celebrities pay tribute as The Wanted's Tom Parker diesThe actress, who once dated Tom's bandmate Max George, penned a heartfelt message to the late star's wife Kelsey Hardwick. Alongside a photo, Michelle wrote: "Absolutely heartbroken for Kelsey, his beautiful babies, family and everyone who knew Tom.WATCH: Tom Parker stars in funny video with wife and baby girl"What a truly special guy.
Tom Parker chose 'perfect' song as he passed away with loved ones by his side
Tom Parker is said to have chosen the 'perfect' song to play as he passed away with his loved ones by his side.
Susanna Reid pays tribute to Tom Parker after 'incredibly cruel' cancer battle
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.
James Jordan pays tribute to Tom Parker after his father died of same illness
James Jordan paid tribute to Tom Parker on Wednesday after The Wanted star tragically passed away aged 33. Tom had been bravely fighting an inoperable brain tumour since he was diagnosed with it in 2020. It comes after James' father Allan tragically passed away from a brain tumour in March 2021.
Inside Tom Parker's brave battle with brain cancer and gruelling final treatment
The Wanted star Tom Parker has sadly passed away at age of 33, after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer back in 2020.The singer leaves behind his beloved wife Kelsey, 32, and their two children, Aurelia, two, and one year old Bodhi. Kelsey took to Instagram to announce the heartbreaking news on Wednesday 30 March, writing: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side.
Tom Parker was working on a book about his brave cancer battle: ‘It’s not about dying’
Tom Parker had written a book that detailed his courageous battle with cancer. On Wednesday 30 March, The Wanted singer's wife Kelsey, who tied the knot with him in 2018, confirmed that he had tragically passed away nearly two years after first being told he had an intolerable brain tumour.