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Sophie Buchan

The Wanted's Tom Parker funeral as wife invites fans to line route

Fans of The Wanted's Tom Parker have been invited to line the funeral route today as the 33-year-old is finally laid to rest.

The All Time Low singer tragically passed away on March 30 having been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma - an aggressive form of brain cancer.

He announced the news alongside his wife, Kelsey, back in October 2020 where it was revealed the tumour was "inoperable."

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Tom's wife Kelsey, who have two kids together - Aurelia Rose and Bodhi - has since posted to social media to update fans on what is happening and how fans can pay their respect.

In a message to fans she wrote that there would be a "private celebration of life" on Wednesday April 20.

She added: "We know many of you would like to pay your respects as well, so would love for you to join us in Petts Wood from 10am.

"It would be beautiful to have everyone line the route as we head to our private service. You are then welcome to join us outside the church for the duration where the service will be relayed on screens."

A floral tribute outside St Francis of Assisi church ahead of the funeral of The Wanted star Tom Parker in Queensway, Petts Wood, in south-east London. (PA.)

At the time of his death Kelsey paid tribute to her husband on Instagram calling 33-year-old Tom "the centre of our world" adding they "can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence."

The Wanted formed in 2009 with a line up of Tom Parker, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes and Jay McGuiness.

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The band has gone on to become extremely successful having had two UK number one singles - Glad You Came and All Time Low - as well as and eight other top 10 hits including Chasing The Sun, Heart Vacancy and Lightning.

The five boys also recently reunited for a tour which Tom was able to make.

The funeral will take place today (April 20) at Queensway, Petts Wood, BR5 1DG.

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