The Wanted's Tom Parker dies aged 33

30 March 2022, 17:23 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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Tom Parker of The Wanted has died aged 33 after being diagnosed with brain cancer.

News of Parker's passing was confimed by his wife Kelsey on Instagram. 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. 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. I’m forever proud of you."

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BBC reports that Parker first told fans about being diagnosed with glioblastoma in October 2020.

The Wanted split in 2014 but reunited last year in support of Parker.

On Instagram, The Wanted wrote, "Max, Jay, Siva, Nathan and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and premature loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away peacefully at lunchtime today surrounded by his family and his band mates. Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey, and father to Aurelia and Bodhi. He was our brother, words can’t express the loss and sadness we feel. Always and forever in our hearts."