Wanted star Tom Parker has died at the age of 33. The singer, from Bolton, died on Wednesday after a long battle with the final glioblastoma of brain cancer, his partner confirmed. “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Tom died peacefully earlier today with his entire family by his side,” Kelsey Parker said in an Instagram post. “Our hearts are broken, Tom was the center of our world and we can not imagine life without his infectious smile and active presence. “We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all come together to ensure that Tom’s light continues to shine on his beautiful children. “I thank all those who supported his care throughout, he fought to the end. I am forever proud of you.” Tom first spoke about his final diagnosis of a brain tumor in October 2020 and until recently was receiving treatment abroad. Earlier this year, he appeared on stage with his teammates in the band during their much-delayed reunion tour. In November, the band sat down with Granada Reports presenter Victoria Grimes. Tom was one of five members of The Wanted band that are famous for songs like “Glad You Came” and “All Time Low”. They have also paid tribute to their friend on social media. “Max, Jay, Shiva, Nathan and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our teammate in the band Tom Parker, who died peacefully this afternoon surrounded by his family and friends. complex. “Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey and father of Aurelia and Bodhi. He was our brother, words can not express the loss and grief we feel. Always and forever in our hearts.” Howard Donald from Take That sent his condolences to Tom Parker’s family. He wrote on Twitter: “So young and so sad. RIP @TomParker by @thewanted. Strength and love to his family. “ TV presenter Rylan Clark also paid tribute. He wrote on Twitter: “I just saw the news about Tom and that is absolutely creepy. He was so good. “Very sad to hear. I am sending my love to Kelsey and the children. Unacceptable news x #RipTom x” English actor and musician Martin Kemp said that “his spirit will never be forgotten”. Kemp wrote in a tweet: “Tom Parker, rest in peace, my love is with all your family and all your friends … your bravery, struggle and spirit will never be forgotten.” Tom teamed up with his teammates on stage just last week to sing one of their famous songs “Gold Forever”. Union singer J JJ Hamblett called Tom “an incredible artist and a real family man”. He said: “Tom Parker was such a nice guy who was an incredible artist and a real family man! “Such a hard, hard world… RIP Tom .. you will miss but you will never be forgotten”. The Vamps’ Connor Ball also tweeted after the death of Tom Parker. Ball wrote: “33 is very young, so sad, Rest in peace Tom Parker.” Listen to Unscripted, an entertainment podcast on ITV News
