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Tom Parker embraced by The Wanted stars in tear-jerking video shared by Siva Kaneswaran

The Wanted' s Siva Kaneswaran has shared poignant footage of a group embrace on stage with their late bandmate Tom Parker.

Singer and musician, Tom Parker died just 33 after a battle with brain cancer.

Now, Tom's bandmate Siva has shared shots as he leads tributes to his friend on social media.

Siva dedicated the song to Tom posting: "Always & Forever. Our Tommy boy."

He then penned the lyrics to Gold Forever: "Say my name like it's the last time, Live today like its your last night, We want to cry but we know its alright.

"Cause I'm with you and your with me."

The band rallied around Tom as the song ended.

Siva captioned on the post: "We'll always be there for you brother."

Tom who had bravely battled his illness and appeared on stage for a final time in Liverpool for their Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits tour, where a frail Tom could be seen mouthing along some of the words to Gold Forever.

He looked emotional as he pointed his microphone to the audience who sang the lyrics back to him.

Friends and followers on the post rushed to the comment section to pay their respects after the tragic loss.

"Sending love and strength .. forever x," Jenny Powell wrote while Gene Noble added a broken heart and a praying hands emoji.

A fan commented: "Some people stay gold forever! We will always love you, Tom."

"The most heartwarming moment to ever witness was this moment at the Royal Albert Hall," one user shared a fond memory.

Tom died at the age of 33 (being_kelsey/Instagram)

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"Sending you all so so much love . Tom was true hero and his memories are here to stay , some days really do stay gold forever."

Tom died on Wednesday, with his wife Kelsey sharing the tragic news on her social media.

Kelsey wrote on Instagram : "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side.

"Our hearts are broken.

"Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.

His wife confirmed the tragic news (Instagram/ @tomparkerofficial)

"We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you."

The singer was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour while his wife Kelsey was pregnant with their second child.

Before his death, Tom was able to tour with The Wanted one last time.

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