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The Wanted's Nathan Sykes breaks silence on Tom Parker's death with emotional tribute

The Wanted's Nathan Sykes has broken his silence following bandmate Tom Parker's tragic death.

Tom's heartbroken wife Kelsey announced on Wednesday evening that the singer had lost his devastating battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

And his The Wanted bandmates released a joint statement last night as they remembered the tragic star.

But now, Nathan has shared a heartwarming video clip of one of the final moments he spent with Tom, during their last performance together as a band.

He posted on Instagram : "I can't begin to express how I feel right now.

"This video was taken during our last performance together in Liverpool just 2 weeks ago that will stay with me forever.

Tom Parker with his wife Kelsey and their two children (Instagram/ @tomparkerofficial)

"I wasn't sure if I was going to share this video but I thought that some of you may take comfort in seeing so much joy in one place with a few additions that have definitely made me feel all kinds of emotions today."

Nathan's video included a montage of all their best moments together - including their very last performance in Liverpool.

The devastated star continued: "Tom was the most passionate, funny, driven and inspiring person you could wish to meet and I'm so grateful that I was given the honour of bring part of his journey, and even more grateful I can call him my friend as well as one of our four brothers.

Nathan Sykes paid tribute to Tom (Instagram)

"He was the reason that the band came back together and the last 6 months have been the greatest pleasure of my life.

"Our lives will never be the same... Thank you Tom for bringing your light to the world. I hope we meet again one day, rest well, brother."

Tom's fans have been paying tribute to the late star since the awful news was announced - by sharing the wonderful experiences they had when they met him.

He made a video montage of their best moments (Instagram)

Tributes have been flooding in from fans, who have remembered Tom for being one of the "sweetest and most humble people" they had ever met, whilst others thanked him for being their "happiness".

One recalled meeting him last October and thanked him for being her "joy" and making her "feel so special".

"RIP Tom Parker, you were one of the sweetest and most humble people I have ever met in my life. It was really cold outside and I remember when you came out of the tour bus and greeted everyone. You gave it all for your fans. Keep Chasing the Sun," one said.

Tom tragically died yesterday (Instagram)

Another fan shared the sweet moment she met him and how he always had time for his fans.

"There is no one like @TomParker, his energy is so contagious and he never treats anyone in a wrong way," they wrote, "Every time I met him he made my day so special. He always made sure I was good even here he always knows the right timing. I love you Tom."

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