Singer Tom Parker, a member of the group The Wanted, died at the age of 33 on Wednesday (30), after battling a brain tumor he discovered two years ago.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm that Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with his entire family by his side,” confirmed Kelsey Parker, the singer’s wife and mother of his children, via Instagram.
“Our hearts are broken, Tom was the center of our world and we cannot imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence. We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all join together to ensure that Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children. Thank you to everyone who supported in his care all along, he fought until the end. I am always proud of you”.
Siva Kaneswaran, who was also a member of The Wanted, paid tribute to his friend on Instagram: “Hey Tom, I hope you’re having a great time out there. I’m so grateful to have had the chance to testify to your true courage. Tommy Boy life. Thanks for letting us watch you light up the world. Talk to you soon and see you later. Love you brother.”
The other members of The Wanted, Max George, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes, did not pay any tribute until the publication of this text, but three days ago they published images of the former group with the caption “Dream Team”, demonstrating the affection they feel for quintet.
In 2020, the singer revealed on his social media that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. In a post with a photo with his wife and daughter, he stated that he was already undergoing treatment and that, despite being devastated, he would fight until the end.
“We decided, after a lot of thought, that instead of hiding and trying to keep it a secret, we would do an interview where we could expose all the details and let everyone know the facts in our own way,” he said at the time, after a separation. of social networks.
Parker said he didn’t want sadness from fans, but love and positivity. “Together, let’s raise awareness of this terrible disease and seek out all available treatment options. It’s going to be an uphill battle, but with everyone’s love and support, we’re going to win this.”
At the time, the Daily Mail said Parker’s tumor was a grade four glioblastoma, against which he was already undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Life expectancy for this disease ranges from three to 18 months after diagnosis.
The Wanted was a British boy band, launched in 2010, who became famous for songs like “Chasing the Sun” and “I Found You”. The five members, however, split in 2014. Since then, Tom Parker has released solo music and even participated in the British Celebrities MasterChef.
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