Tom Parker took to the stage for his final performance in Liverpool two weeks before his tragic death.
The singer died yesterday at the age of 33 following his battle with brain cancer. He was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in 2020 - and his wife, Kelsey, confirmed the sad news in a post shared on Instagram.
She said: "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.
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"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."
Tom bravely battled his cancer diagnosis and was determined to appear on stage alongside The Wanted as they reunited for their greatest hits tour. Tom was in attendance for the band's gig at the M&S Bank Arena on March 17 alongside Kelsey and two children, Aurelia and Bodhi.
The singer was in a wheelchair as a result of his condition and thrilled fans as he joined band members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes and Jay McGuinness on stage for their gig for Glad you Came and Gold Forever. Tom was brought onto the stage sitting on a throne and mouthed along to the lyrics, before he pointed the microphone to the audience who joined in with the bands' hit songs.
Max shared a snap of him and Tom ahead of the gig and branded the singer a hero. He wrote: “It’s been an epic few weeks…One last show my boy…You are a true hero mate. Can’t wait for the next tour with you…Liverpool… Can you hear us???!”
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