Tom Parker, of the British band The Wanted, has died

He was diagnosed in 2020 with terminal brain cancer.

Tom Parker, one of the members of the popular boy band The Wanted, is dead.

The singer told fans in 2020 that he had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The news of his death was announced by his wife Kelsey Hardwick.

“Our hearts are broken. Tom was the centre of our world. 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.”

The couple married in 2018 and had a daughter, Aurelia Rose, and a son, Bodhi.

The Wanted was formed in 2009, with Parker, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes and Jay McGuiness. They had two UK number one singles – “Glad You Came” and “All Time Low” – and eight other top 10 hits including “Chasing The Sun”, “Heart Vacancy” and “Lightning.”

The band also expressed their devastation at the news.

“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,” the band wrote.

Tom was 33 at the time of his death.

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