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Kelsey Parker says 'life is cruel' as she marks daughter's first birthday since Tom's death

Tom Parker 's widow Kelsey has celebrated her daughter's first birthday without her dad, posting a heart-breaking tribute to Tom on Instagram.

Kelsey, 32, said "life is cruel" but added it was often "magical".

Aurelia Rose turned three on Thursday (June 30) and Kelsey shared a video with fans to wish her daughter a happy birthday and to reflect on the months since Tom's tragic death.

Tom, who was a member of The Wanted, died at the age of 33, following his battle with a brain tumour.

The video showed various moments of Tom spending time with Aurelia.

Kelsey wrote: "Well my babygirl is 3 and it's been 3 months since we lost Tom - two big milestones.

The video showed Tom Parker's time with his daughter (@being_kelsey/Instagram)
Aurelia has now turned three (@being_kelsey/Instagram)

"3 years with our amazing Rae has absolutely flown by but I can't remember life without her here. 3 months without Tom has felt like a lifetime but yet it feels like only yesterday he was here with me.

"Life is cruel and amazing, hard, yet magical and everything inbetween. Happy Birthday babygirl, may all your wishes comes true."

Fans shared their birthday messages and well wishes in the comments section.

One person wrote: "Happy birthday our Lille beauty you have the proudest daddy watching you."

The couple also have a young son (@being_kelsey/Instagram)

Another said: "Happy Birthday Rae!! Can't believe she's 3 already!! In the just under 3 years they got to share with other I know they were such a light in each other life and made memories to last a lifetime! Daddy will definitely still be cheering her on every step of the way.

A third commented: "he was the most beautiful soul and that will carry on through your beautiful babies happy birthday rae."

One person said: "Happy 3rd birthday beautiful girly I bet your daddy is smiling down at you," while someone else said: "Sending love always."

Kelsey threw a princess-themed party for her daughter Aurelia (INSTAGRAM/KELSEY PARKER)
Little Aurelia had an amazing time as she was visited by Disney princesses (INSTAGRAM/KELSEY PARKER)

Kelsey recently hosted a Disney themed party for her daughter's birthday.

The birthday girl was visited by a selection of Disney princesses - including Elsa, Cinderella and Rapunzel - and she enjoyed singing along to her favourite songs with the characters.

The party was complete with a mini castle and Aurelia showed up in a pink ruffled princess dress.

The party was attended by some famous faces, with EastEnders star Louisa Lytton taking her young daughter Aura Olivia.

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