The Wanted fans were left emotional when late singer Tom Parker was given a heart-wrenching tribute at The Grammys on Sunday night, 3 April. One person sobbed that Tom, who said in a video interview weeks before his death that people should live every day like "it's your last", still managed to "make it to the Grammys", and posted how bittersweet the memoriam segment was at the awards ceremony, as a flood of heartbroken viewers followed suit.The ceremony's presenters announced there would be a memorial segment dedicated to all the musicians the industry had lost in the last year, with Tom and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins featuring prominently in the montage. What's more, Tom's wife Kelsey also shared her own reaction to the scenes as she posted a video clip of the moment alongside a string of red heart emojis.
Tom Parker’s family 'glad he’s no longer suffering' after tragic brain tumour battle
30.03.2022 - 23:37 / ok.co.uk
Tom Parker's devastated family are reportedly taking comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering. On Wednesday 30 March, The Wanted singer's wife Kelsey confirmed that Tom had passed away nearly two years after being diagnosed with incurable brain cancer glioblastoma.
And now it has been reported that while his family are "understandably heartbroken beyond words at losing him", they "didn't want to see him suffer or be in pain anymore." A source close to Tom's wife Kelsey told The Sun: "Even though they knew this moment was coming, nothing can prepare you for this kind of grief." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter It was continued: "But while they would give anything to have one more day with their beloved Tom, they didn't want to see him suffer or be in pain anymore. "If there is any silver lining in this unimaginable time, it's the fact that Tom is no longer in any discomfort and can rest now." The source added to the publication that Tom's immediate family spent quality time with him in his final days and "made sure he knew how much they and everyone loved him".
It was added that the family has "memories with Tom that they will all treasure forever".Tom's wife Kelsey, who tied the knot with him in 2018, confirmed the devastating news of his passing on Wednesday 30 March, with scores of tributes pouring in. He had been bravely fighting an inoperable brain tumour since he was diagnosed with it in 2020.
Kelsey wrote: "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
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The Wanted star passed away on Wednesday. He was 33 and had "fought until the end" against a brain tumour. Read more Max George breaks silence to pay touching tribute to 'brother' Tom Parker Tom had appeared on the show’s celebrity edition alongside bandmate Max George.
Inside Tom Parker’s wedding to wife Kelsey with The Wanted bandmates as ushers
After meeting outside a London nightclub in 2009, Tom Parker tied the knot to “soul mate” Kelsey Parker in a lavish ceremony in 2018. The Bolton-born singer, whose wife Kelsey announced the tragic news of his death earlier this week, married the “love of his life” at Ridge Farm in Surrey surrounded by friends and family. The occasion, which was exclusively covered by OK!, was dubbed “the best day of our lives” by Tom.
How The Wanted star Tom Parker found out about his brain tumour after having a seizure
Tom Parker revealed he'd been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour back in 2020, after suffering a severe seizure while away with his family. The 33 year old tragically passed away on Wednesday 30 March, with his beloved wife Kelsey, 32, taking to Instagram to announce the sad news. Kelsey, who shares Aurelia, two, and one year old Bodhi with Tom, wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side.
James Jordan pays tribute to Tom Parker after his father died of same illness
James Jordan paid tribute to Tom Parker on Wednesday after The Wanted star tragically passed away aged 33. Tom had been bravely fighting an inoperable brain tumour since he was diagnosed with it in 2020. It comes after James' father Allan tragically passed away from a brain tumour in March 2021.
Tom Parker's final emotional The Wanted performance 'cherished' by fans after his tragic death
The Wanted fans have taken to social media to share videos of Tom Parker at the band's recent final gigs. Tom, 33, tragically passed away today aged 33, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2020. Just days before his death, Tom had been performing with his bandmates Max George, Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran and Jay McGuiness on stage.
The Wanted Singer Tom Parker Dead At 33 Following Brain Cancer Battle
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‘Our hearts are broken’: Tom Parker’s wife pays tribute to ‘centre of our world’ after singer, 33, dies
Tom Parker's wife has said her family's 'hearts are broken' following the singer's tragic death today. The Bolton-born star, 33, who was in UK band The Wanted, tragically died following a gruelling battle with an inoperable brain tumour.
The Wanted’s Tom Parker Dead at 33 After Being Diagnosed With Brain Tumor: ‘He Fought’ Until the End
The Wanted singer Tom Parker has died. He was 33.
Tom Parker, ‘The Wanted’ Singer, Dead At 33 After Brain Tumour Battle
The Wanted‘s Tom Parker has died after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in 2020. His wife, Kelsey Hardwick, shared the sad news on Wednesday. He was 33 years old.
Tom Parker dead as The Wanted star passes away aged 33 after brain tumour battle
The Wanted's Tom Parker has died at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The Wanted's Tom Parker Passes Away at 33 After Battling Brain Tumor
Tom Parker, known as one of the band members of The Wanted, has tragically passed away at the young age of 33.
The Wanted singer Tom Parker dies aged 33 after brain tumour battle
The Wanted star Tom Parker has died at the age of 33, it was announced on Wednesday. Tom's wife Kelsey posted a tribute to her husband to Instagram as she shared the tragic news.MORE: Tom Parker announces he's writing a book about his cancer battlePosting a black-and-white picture of her husband, she wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side.