British boy band, The Wanted’s singer Tom Parker has died at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
The band confirmed the news via Instagram and wrote that “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. He was our brother, words can’t express the loss and sadness we feel. Always and forever in our hearts. Tom Parker 1988-2022”
The singer, Tom Parker told fans in October 2020 that he had an inoperable tumor. His wife Kelsey Hardwick wrote on Instagram: “Our hearts are broken.” The pair had two young children together.
She added: “Tom was the center of our world. We can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.” Her post continued: “We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you.”
The Wanted Singer, Tom Parker Died Aged 33