WHILE Tom Parker’s life was cruelly cut short, the British pop star has created a legacy which will last for decades. The Wanted singer’s brave battle with brain cancer captured the heart of the nation and the news of his death on Wednesday, at just 33, has united his family, friends and fans in grief.
Tom had campaigned tirelessly since he was diagnosed with stage four Glioblastoma in October 2020, in the hope he could raise awareness and hasten a cure for the disease.
Now those closest to the boyband star want his funeral to be a celebration of his life, filled with uplifting stories about his positivity, sense of humour and quick wit.
Even as he struggled with his mental health during unrelenting rounds of chemo and radiotherapy, Tom told fans he was determined to live.
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