Tom Parker’s heartbreaking final post was a tribute to his The Wanted bandmates as singer dies aged 33
TOM Parker’s final post two days ago stands as a heartbreaking tribute to his bandmates in The Wanted.
The singer, whose death aged 33 from brain cancer was revealed today, called them his “Dream Team ”.
The poignant picture shows Tom onstage with Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes.
They are shown on top of a platform with Tom in the centre sat on a throne in a pair of dark glasses.
The Wanted bandmate Max, 33, replied to the post writing simply: “.”
One emotional fan wrote: “No one else will ever come even close. Dream team then, now and forever .”
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Tom’s wife Kelsey tonight revealed the terrible news that Tom had died surrounded by his family.
She wrote alongside a picture of him: “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.
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“Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout. He fought until the very end.”
The star was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020 and given just 18 months to live.
But brave Tom beat the odds after undergoing several gruelling rounds of chemotherapy and 30 radiotherapy sessions.
Just last week Tom announced he had written a heartbreaking book about his battle.
He told fans: “My book is not about dying: It’s a book about living. It’s a book about finding hope in whatever situation you’re dealt, and living your best life no matter what.”
Tom revealed in October 2020 that he had an inoperable stage 4 glioblastoma – which doctors described as “the worst case scenario”.
The star had been undergoing treatment in Spain that meant he was forced to pull out of the start of the boyband’s UK tour.
But he did make an appearance at the later dates where he performed while sitting on a throne.
Nathan, 28, told the crowd: “Give it up for Tom Parker” as the crowd erupted in rapturous applause.
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