Fans of The Wanted's Tom Parker have spoken of how he inspired them as they gathered to pay their respects at his funeral this morning. Close friends and family are expected to attend the private service in Queensway, Petts Wood, in south-east London, on Wednesday morning.
Tom's widow Kelsey invited fans to line the route as they head to the church, where they will be able to watch the service outside on big screens. She has also created a GoFundMe page to "keep Tom's memory alive forever" via donations to charitable causes, instead of sending flowers and cards.
The page exceeded its £5,000 target within the first 12 hours and so far has received more than £54,000 in donations. The singer died last month at the age of 33, surrounded by his family and bandmates, 17 months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
