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Zoe Forsey & Joshua Hartley

Tom Parker's brave answer when asked about his kids growing up after cancer diagnosis

After fighting against inoperable brain tumour in secret, The Wanted's Tom Parker decided to tell the world about the aggressive cancer before his death. Speaking about his diagnosis, Tom, who died on Wednesday surrounded by his family and friends, bravely opened about the day he was given the news, treatment and how he was readjusting his life.

Along with wife Kelsey, he discussed his determination to beat the tumour and live as long as possible to see his children grow up. But when asked if he had got his head around the idea that he may not get to see them become adults, he gave a determined answer.

As reported by OK! magazine, he said: "No, because I’m going to be here, I’m going to fight this." Kelsey added: "We have to stay positive. The prognosis is based on much older people, as this usually affects those 50-plus.

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