Tom Parker Of Boy Band, The Wanted, Dead At 33

Tom Parker of mid-2000s pop group, The Wanted, has sadly passed away.

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The singer was one-fifth of the British boy band.

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He lost his battle with brain cancer on March 30th.

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Parker announced his diagnosis in Ocotber 2020.

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He revealed to fans that he had a grade four glioblastoma and that it was inoperable.

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Parker’s wife, Kelsey Hardwick, confirmed his passing on Instagram.

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“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side," she wrote.

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“Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence,” she continued.

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Kelsey’s message concluded, “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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