TOM Parker’s last moments been revealed as he reportedly chose to listen to an Oasis song before passed away.
The singer, 33, died on Wednesday afternoon after he was diagnosed with "inoperable" glioblastoma in October 2020.
His wife, Kelsey Hardwick revealed her husband died surrounded by his family. Bandmates Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness, Max George and Siva Kaneswaran were also present.
Now a close friend revealed the dad-of-two chose to listen to anthem Live Forever by Oasis playing during his final moments.
"You might have thought Tom would opt for something by The Wanted but Oasis' Live Forever sums him up perfectly – he was a rockstar and that's how he wants to be remembered,” they told The Sun.
"It's a real anthem to strength and defiance and some of the lyrics really speak to his struggle.
"Like the track says, Tom really will live forever in his children, his fans and his music.”
Read our Tom Parker blog below for the latest updates…
- Milica Cosic
Siva Kaneswaran shares video of late Tom
SIVA Kaneswaran has shared a video of his The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker following his tragic death.
In the clip Siva jokingly tells Tom to get off his phone and back to work.
Laughing, Tom looks up and says: "The irony!"
Alongside the throwback clip, Siva wrote: "That smile [red heart emoji]. Love him."
- Milica Cosic
Tom Parker starred in Celebrity Pointless yesterday as BBC paid tribute
THE BBC rescheduled Saturday night’s Celebrity Pointless which was a pre-recorded episode of the quiz featuring the late Tom Parker.
The Wanted star, who tragically died of a brain tumour this week aged just 33, appeared on the BBC1 favourite with bandmate Max George.
The duo made their way to the final round, aiming to win money for two charities – The Brain Tumour Charity and Brain Research UK.
BBC bosses decided to change the planned edition of Celebrity Pointless at 7.50pm and instead swapped it tonight for the episode which Tom features in – which was originally due to air next year.
The Beeb aired the show in tribute to the singer – a change which was completely back by his heartbroken family.
Tom and his pal Max (left) on Pointless CelebritiesCredit: Rex - Milica Cosic
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- Joseph Gamp
Tom’s widow says his family’s hearts ‘are broken’
Tom Parker’s widow has said the hearts of his family are broken after his death at 33.
Kelsey Parker wrote on Instagram: “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.”
- Joseph Gamp
Members of The Wanted release statement on ‘brother’ Tom
The Wanted have released a statement on the passing of Tom aged 33.
It read: “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.”
- Joseph Gamp
Tom was working on a book about his cancer battle
Just days ago, Tom revealed he would be releasing a book all about his life.
He announced the exciting news with a heartwarming video on Instagram, which included photos of his early pop star days and with his young family.
The video showed an animated book flipping pages with the photos and words from Tom, as he did the voiceover.
Tom started: “Hi, I’m Tom Parker, a lot of you know me as one fifth of The Wanted, but I am also a father, a husband, and a son, that’s battling brain cancer.
“My book, coming this July, 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.
“It will show you how having faith in hope and daring to dream means you can carry on, against all odds. Pre order your copy now.”
- Joseph Gamp
Brave Tom opened up about illness in tell-all documentary
Opening up about his illness last October, hopeful Tom expressed a goal to be cancer-free by March.
And he also bravely spoke about his fear of death in a heartbreaking Channel 4 documentary, Tom Parker: Inside My Head.
Breaking down in tears on camera, he said: “Scared is an understatement. I was petrified. I couldn’t stop thinking about death, is the honest truth.”
Later, Tom was shown lying on his bed and crying into his hands.
He added: “It’s so hard to think about the future, because I genuinely don’t know what it holds any more.”
- Joseph Gamp
Tom underwent revolutionary treatment in Spain
The star received treatment at a £4,000-a-week cancer centre in Spain’s Costa Del Sol.
The singer was hopeful the revolutionary treatment would prolong his life.
But his health appeared to be declining after he was recently pictured using a wheelchair as the treatment left him too weak to stand.
Bandmate Max George shared an image of Tom looking cool in a beanie hat flashing a peace sign on Instagram while he looked after his pal.
He played Justin Timberlake’s SexyBack over the story, which he captioned: “I mean…come on” followed by a heart eye emoji.
- Joseph Gamp
Kelsey Hardwick’s Instagram tribute to late husband Tom
Kelsey revealed her heartbreaking news this evening.
She confirmed The Wanted star had passed away following his battle with a rare form of brain cancer.
She signed off: “Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout.
“He fought until the very end.”
- Joseph Gamp
Pictured: The Wanted’s Tom Parker and wife Kelsey
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.
- Joseph Gamp
Who is Tom Parker’s wife Kelsey Hardwick?
Kelsey is a dancer and actress who runs performing arts school, K2K Stars Performing Arts Academy.
Tom got engaged to Kelsey Hardwick in 2016 and they married in July 2018 in a romantic ceremony in the grounds of Ridge Farm in Surrey surrounded by their family and closest friends.
On June 30, 2019, they welcomed their first child together, daughter, Aurelia Rose.
In May 2020 the couple announced they have another baby on the way.
- Joseph Gamp
Tom was originally given 18 months to live
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.
- Joseph Gamp
Tom Parker’s wife releases statement
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 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.
- Joseph Gamp
Pictured: Tom Parker with his wife & children
Tom’s wife Kelsey tonight revealed the terrible news that Tom had died surrounded by his family.
The Wanted star leaves behind children Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, as well as his wife Kelsey.
- Joseph Gamp
Tom’s final post to ‘dream team’ Wanted bandmates
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 ♥️.”
- Joseph Gamp
Tory MP ‘remembers’ brave Tom Parker
Conservative MP Derek Thomas (St Ives) told the Commons he would support amendment 29 and took a moment to “just remember” The Wanted star Tom Parker, who died at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
Mr Thomas said: “I rise to speak in support of the amendment 29 and in the context of brain tumours and those who suffer brain tumours, can I just take a moment to reflect today that Tom Parker, the member of The Wanted, who has done so much work to raise the awareness of brain tumours, work with the APPG that I chair, died day of his brain tumour. I just want to take a moment to just remember him, his family and the two young ones that he has left behind.”
The MP for St Ives stressed “every brain tumour patient, whether living with a high or low-grade brain tumour, should have access to a CNS (clinical nurse specialist) or keyworker as recommended by Nice (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)”.
He added: “However, the workforce is incredibly stressed. And despite doing everything possible to deliver high quality care, there aren’t enough staff to give every patient the support they need.”
- Joseph Gamp
‘You’ve made us so proud’
Kelsey’s last post to Tom was a picture of him seated on a throne surrounded by Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes.
Kelsey wrote: “That’s my husband ❤️✌️ You’ve made us so proud. Love you @tomparkerofficial.”
Kelsey, 32, shared the message on Instagram after he appeared on stage with his The Wanted bandmates.
- Joseph Gamp
The Wanted previously took hiatus but reformed for Tom
Formed in 2009, The Wanted had a string of hit singles including U.K. No. 1s All Time Low and “Glad You Came.
The members went their separate ways in 2014 after releasing three albums.
However the band reunited for a September 2021 concert organised by Parker at London’s Royal Albert Hall to support cancer charities
- Joseph Gamp
Brave Tom opened up about illness in tell-all documentary
Opening up about his illness last October, hopeful Tom expressed a goal to be cancer-free by March.
And he also bravely spoke about his fear of death in a heartbreaking Channel 4 documentary, Tom Parker: Inside My Head.
Breaking down in tears on camera, he said: “Scared is an understatement. I was petrified. I couldn’t stop thinking about death, is the honest truth.”
Later, Tom was shown lying on his bed and crying into his hands.
He added: “It’s so hard to think about the future, because I genuinely don’t know what it holds any more.”
- Joseph Gamp
Joe McElderry pays tribute to late star
Singer Joe McElderry has paid tribute to The Wanted star Tom Parker who has died aged 33 after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
McElderry, who won The X-Factor in 2009, tweeted: “So very very sad ?? life can be cruel!”
“My thoughts to his family and friends”.
- Joseph Gamp
Tom revealed a draft for his memoir before passing
Tom was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, and in October 2020 went public with his diagnosis.
Last week, he revealed a draft cover for his memoir, and shared a sweet video flipping through pages of a book, which contained photographs of Tom and his family.
In a caption alongside the post, he revealed: “Hi, I’m Tom Parker, a lot of you know me as one fifth of The Wanted, but I am also a father, a husband, and a son, that’s battling brain cancer.
“My book, coming this July, 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.”
- Joseph Gamp
‘Tom loved touring – he was an absolute rockstar’
A close friend told The Sun: “You might have thought Tom would opt for something by The Wanted but Oasis’ Live Forever sums him up perfectly – he was a rockstar and that’s how he wants to be remembered.”
“Tom loved touring – he was an absolute rockstar and determined to join the boys on stage. He was enjoying playing two songs a night and was doing well performing but it really took it out of him,” the source added
“We all noticed how quickly Tom deteriorated during the tour but he had no regrets – he really wanted to do it.”
- Joseph Gamp
‘Our hearts are broken’
Sharing the devastating news about her husband last night, Kelsey told The Sun: “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.”
- Joseph Gamp
Tom was ‘doing well’ but ‘quickly deteriorated’ says close family friend
Sun exclusive by Amy Brookbanks and Jack White
Tom Parker was doing “really well” amid his heartbreaking battle with cancer – but quickly deteriorated after going on tour, a close family friend has revealed.
The Wanted singer Tom tragically passed away today aged 33 after a battle with cancer and defying doctors who initially gave him 18 months to live in 2020.
A source said: “Tom loved touring – he was an absolute rockstar and determined to join the boys on stage.
“He was enjoying playing two songs a night and was doing well performing but it really took it out of him.
“We all noticed how quickly Tom deteriorated during the tour but he had no regrets – he really wanted to do it.”
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Take That’s Howard Donald pays tribute
Howard Donald from Take That sent his condolences to the family of The Wanted star Tom Parker.
He tweeted: “So young and so sad. RIP @TomParker from @thewanted.
“Strength and love to his family.”
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