Tom Parker’s wife Kelsey pays emotional tribute on Instagram as The Wanted singer tragically dies

TOM Parker’s wife Kelsey posted an emotional statement announcing his tragic death after a battle with cancer.

Kelsey, 31, shared a black and white photo of The Wanted singer Tom on Instagram telling fans he had passed away at 33.

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.

Kelsey, who shares daughter Aurelia, two, and Bhodri, one, with Tom, added: “Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you .”

Tom 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.