Kelsey Parker has marked four years since the death of her husband, The Wanted singer Tom Parker, with a charity football match that raised over £100,000 for brain cancer research. Tom died in March 2022 at age 33, nearly two years after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
The 36-year-old mother of two, who has since found new love with Will Lindsay, organised the match through the Tom Parker Foundation. Stars including footballer Bradley Dack, MAFS personalities John Shepherd and Leah Tyrer, and JLS's Oritsé Williams attended. Williams performed on the pitch and later paid tribute to his late friend in a video, calling the event 'very, very beautiful'.
Speaking pitchside, an emotional Kelsey said: 'Do you know what, it means everything to me. I can't believe we're four years. People still show up. People still care. And this is for such an amazing cause, so it just means everything.'
Two years after losing Tom, Kelsey suffered further heartbreak when her baby son Phoenix with Will was stillborn at 39 weeks in June 2025. She later said she needed 'space to breathe' and that it was 'ok to not be ok'.
Kelsey has now revealed she and Will are trying for another baby. On her podcast Mum's The Word!, she said: 'I just want a better year... I could have one this year, which is exciting.' She continues to raise awareness and fundraise through her charity work.
