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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Katie Fitzpatrick & James Holt

The Wanted singer Tom Parker dies at 33 after brain tumour battle

Tom Parker has died at the age of 33. The Wanted singer passed away today after a battle with terminal brain cancer glioblastoma.

The Bolton-born star was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour while his wife Kelsey was pregnant with their second child in 2020. He shot to fame as one of the five singers in hit UK band The Wanted.

His beloved wife confirmed the tragic news in a heartbreaking statement. "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.

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