WANTED SINGER TOM PARKER DIES AGED-33 AFTER BATTLING AN INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMOUR

The Wanted singer Tom Parker has died at the aged of 33 after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour (glioblastoma) in 2020.

The singer who originally hailed from Bolton sadly passed away earlier today (Wednesday 30th March).

In a statement released this afternoon, his wife Kelsey, said:

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"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side," Kelsey Parker said in an Instagram post.

"Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.

"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."

 

A statement on the band’s Instagram page said:

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“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 band mates.

“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.”