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 was working on a book about his brave cancer battle: ‘It’s not about dying’
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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.
And just last week, Tom announced that he had written a book about "finding hope in whatever situation you're dealt". Dishing all about the new venture, the late star, who leaves behind his wife Kelsey and his two children, Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, revealed the book was available to pre-order now and was set for release in July.
Tom shared a sweet video montage of his career and family life and wrote in the caption: "Hi, I'm Tom Parker, a lot of you know me as one-fifth of The Wanted, but I am also a father, a husband, and a son, that's battling brain cancer. "My book, coming this July, is not about dying: It's a book about living.
It's a book about finding hope in whatever situation you're dealt, and living your best life no matter what." Tom added: "It will show you how having faith in hope and daring to dream means you can carry on, against all odds." He then directed his fans to the link in his Instagram bio where they could pre-order their copies.The link takes fans to a draft cover of his book named Hope, My Inspirational Journey. On Wednesday, Tom's devastated wife Kelsey paid a lengthy and emotional tribute to him as she announced that he had passed away from a brain tumour at the age of 33.Tom was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2020 when he was told that it was inoperable.
With this in mind, he was warned he only had 12 to 18 months left to live. Before his tragic death, Tom had spoken of his hopes of becoming
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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 heartbreaking and brave way Tom Parker planned to tell his kids he was sick
The Wanted star Tom Parker sadly passed away on Wednesday 29 March, after being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2020.The singer, 33, was told he had stage four glioblastoma after suffering a severe seizure in August 2020, and had been undergoing gruelling treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, ever since. Tom's beloved wife Kelsey, 32, announced the heartbreaking news on social media, with millions paying tribute to the star online.
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.
Tom Parker chose 'perfect' song to play during final moments of cancer battle
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".
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.
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.
Harry Judd and Alex Jones pay tribute to 'brave' and 'lovely' Tom Parker
Harry Judd and Alex Jones paid tribute to Tom Parker on Wednesday's The One Show after he tragically died aged 33.The Wanted star had been bravely fighting an inoperable brain tumour since he was diagnosed with it in 2020.Tom's wife, Kelsey, took to Instagram on Wednesday 30 March to confirm the devastating news with celebrities since flooding social media with tributes for the late star. Speaking at the start of Wednesday's The One Show, Alex, 45, said: "We did want to start by talking about the very sad news that Tom Parker from the band The Wanted has died at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with brain cancer.