Tom Parker, the 33-year-old singer from the UK band The Wanted, has died after a battle with an inoperable brain tumour. His wife Kelsey confirmed the news in a statement, saying the family's 'hearts are broken'. Parker passed away peacefully earlier today with his family by his side.
Kelsey paid tribute on Instagram, describing Tom as 'the centre of our world' and expressing pride in his fight. She asked fans to unite to ensure his light continues to shine for their children, Aurelia and Bodhi. The couple also had a young daughter.
Parker's bandmates from The Wanted also shared their devastation, calling him 'our brother' and saying words cannot express their loss. The band had recently reunited, and Parker joined them on stage in Manchester just weeks ago for the final song of the show.
Parker announced his diagnosis in 2020, before the birth of his son. He had been undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, and had become so weak he relied on a wheelchair in recent months.
