London, UNITED KINGDOM - An emotional Tom Parker performs live for the first time in 7 years with The Wanted as they headline Tom Parkers (of the wanted) 'In my head' charity gig for cancer at the Royal Albert Hall. Pictured: Tom Parker BACKGRID USA 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 BYLINE MUST READ: ROB CABLE / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
“Our hearts are broken”
The Wanted’s Tom Parker, 33, died today (March 30).
Parker’s wife, Kelsey, confirmed his death on her Instagram account.
She wrote in her post: “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.
“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.”
- Beats in London: ‘Midnight City’ Is a Late-Night Drive Through the City’s Synth-Pop Soul
- Paer Power Lines: Shimmering Art Pop From a Los Angeles Duo
- Tia Lautier’s “Wondering What You Can Do” Is the Dark-Pop Anthem of Self-Discovery We Still Need
- With Anywhere Else, Liv Jaye and Joel Maxwell Blend UK Alternative Edge and Commercial Pop
- Alexander Joseph’s ‘Heading Home’ Is the Conceptual Indie-Folk Path We Still Need
Parker revealed last October that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. He said that he and his wife were “absolutely devastated” but that they would “fight this to the end”.
Earlier this year, Parker shared an update on his health following his cancer diagnosis, saying he was “feeling very positive” after an MRI scan revealed that his tumour was stable.
Tom Parker: Inside My Head, a documentary on his condition, was also produced by Stand Up To Cancer.
According to him, he underwent 30 rounds of chemotherapy and 30 sessions of radiotherapy. “It’s been pretty full-on. Chemo was very, very tough and [radiotherapy] is probably the hardest part,” he told the programme.
“I feel a lot more confident and a lot more in control of my emotions,” he added. “If I did do this five months ago, I’d be a crying mess, to be honest. I’m feeling very positive.”
About Author
