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The Wanted have released a new version of their 2011 single, «Gold Forever,» in honor of their late band member, Tom Parker. The surviving band members, Nathan Sykes, Max George, Jay McGuinness and Siva Kaneswaran, released the new version, titled «Gold Forever (for Tom),» after a video of them performing it at the 33-year-old's memorial service was posted on their respective social media accounts.

The Wanted have re-released a new version of their 2011 Comic Relief song Gold Forever in honour of their late bandmate, Tom Parker. It has been a week since Tom was laid to rest after he passed away on March 30 at the age of 33 after a two year battle with brain cancer.The Wanted's 2011 hit Gold Forever could be heard playing in a clip filmed after Tom's funeral ceremony outside St Francis of Assis Church while fans lined the streets and emotionally clapped. And The Wanted have now made the decision to release a stripped-back version of the song on streaming services.

The Wanted frontman died following a courageous 18-month battle with a brain tumour, and Kelsey's latest Instagram post hinted at her grief.The poem read: "Grief may feel like the dying of the soul, while the body still lives, but you are alive my friend."And they are not, nor do they want you to be with them yet."She urged: “They very much want you to live..."Do not fear the grief you feel, it’s just love thrashing around, looking for somewhere to go.So give it somewhere to go.”During a private service for the star on the day of the funeral, Kelsey elaborated on how the pair first got together, against the odds."Tom told me he was going to be famous and wouldn't have time for a girlfriend, but he wouldn't leave me alone," she recalled lovingly."I will treasure every memory because life with you was never dull."You were always coming up with songs, new game shows and we all know how much you loved an invention - I bet you were gutted you never made it on Dragons' Den."Marrying you was the best day of my life...

The Wanted bandmates shared an emotional tribute on Twitter.In view of their 1.3 million followers, the musicians shared a video containing short clips of Tom’s life with them.The video featured the band’s song Gold Forever, which re-entered the charts after Tom’s tragic death.“Sleep Well Brother x," read the caption. Devastated fans of the late singer replied to the heartfelt post to also share their tributes to the late dad-of-two.Amberfootybabe said: “Beautiful! The service was beautiful, I was there outside the church to support you all.“A great send off to a beautiful man.Sending you all the love in the world. Rest easy Tom!”Triyn2 added: “It’s tragic but Tom’s positivity all the way through was inspirational.“I hope in time, for Tom’s family and friends, the grief eases a little and the wonderful moments and memories shared keep him living on for all of you.  X”Maryfer1308 penned: “You were such a bright star that your light will still be present for many more years...“My thoughts and heart go out to all Tom's family.“You wil be always in our hearts, Tom.

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey detailed her romance with the singer and paid tribute to her "soulmate" in a moving eulogy played at his funeral on Wednesday morning. Family and friends, including The Wanted band members, joined together for today's private service at Queensway, South East London. Kelsey also invited fans to show their respects – a request which saw hundreds of fans dressed in black take to the streets outside the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Petts Wood before the 10:45am service.

Tom Parker made his final journey after his funeral service at church on Wednesday as his band’s song played in front of a clapping crowd.The Wanted’s 2012 hit Gold Forever could be heard playing in a clip filmed after Tom’s funeral ceremony outside St Francis of Assis Church. As the track played from tall speakers, a group of pallbearers could be seen carrying the coffin in front of a procession of guests as they slowly made their way out of the church. A gold heart-shaped balloon was held by one fan asTom’s black lily-covered coffin was carried out.

Max George paid tribute to his "feisty" friend and The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker in a heartwarming eulogy at his funeral service today. Max, 33, was joined by Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, and Nathan Sykes, as they said their final goodbyes to Tom, alongside his loved ones. The four band members joined together as pallbearers at the private service at Queensway, South East London, putting on brave faces in front of the large crowd of mourners.

The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran remembered his late bandmate Tom Parker as a "firecracker" in an emotional speech and poem during his funeral.Tom's funeral took place today, Wednesday 20 April, where his wife Kelsey was seen supported by family as she followed her late husband's hearse on fan-lined streets through Petts Wood and around Queensway, South East London. And during the service, Siva was overcome with emotion as he paid tribute to his "legendary" and "absolute hero" bandmate Tom. "Where do we begin? There can never be one paragraph to contain the legendary Tom Parker.

Tom Parker’s wife Kelsey delivered a heartbreaking eulogy at The Wanted singer’s funeral, following his death at the age of 33. The singer’s funeral took place on Wednesday at Petts Wood, South London with his widow, Kelsey Parker, inviting his grieving fans to pay their respects.

Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, and Nathan Sykes have paid their respects to their late bandmate Tom Parker, carrying his coffin at his funeral.Parker died on March 30 at the age of 33 after battling a stage four brain tumour. He is being laid to rest in at Petts Wood, South London with his widow, Kelsey Parker, inviting his grieving fans to pay their respects.Siva, Max, Jay, and Nathan, who were in the band with Parker since it formed in 2009, were seen walking together as they arrived and went on to carry the casket.Max also gave an emotional speech, beginning with a joke referencing the band being pallbearers: ‘I could actually hear him saying, “It’s about time”, as he carried us for the last 12 years.‘Tom was always a brother, he made such an impact from the start.

A tribute to Tom Parker at his funeral movingly featured the title of one of The Wanted’s hit tracks. The singer was laid to rest on Wednesday morning and shortly before the moving ceremony, a magnificent white floral arrangement with red roses was placed outside St Francis of Assis Church.The arrangement featured the words: "Glad you came." Tom tragically died on 30 March at just 33 years old. His death came after a battle with a brain cancer called glioblastoma, which he was first diagnosed with in October 2020.Tom's funeral was held in Petts Wood in Queensway, South East London, and was attended by the other four members of his band, along with friends and family.

The Wanted band members proudly joined together to carry their late friend Tom Parker into his funeral service today, as they prepared to say their final goodbyes alongside hundreds of fans who lined the streets to pay their respects. Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, and Nathan Sykes were photographed at the private service at Queensway, South East London.The close-knit group held up the black coffin - which was decorated with a stunning display of white and green flowers - as they prepared to lay their friend Tom to rest. Get exclusive celebrity stories straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Tom Parker's funeral is taking place today, Wednesday 20 April, and in emotional scenes, The Wanted fans created a tree-lined procession through Petts Wood and around Queensway, South East London where the private service was held.The star's wife Kelsey Hardwick previously revealed the service was taking place in Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, and fans could watch the funeral via streaming on a screen outside.The mum-of-two also asked that flowers were not sent to the funeral service as the family had plans to arrange their own, and beautiful flora and fauna were revealed instead. Kelsey looked incredibly brave as she was first spotted flanked by her parents either side holding her hands. The mum-of-two wore sunglasses to cover her face but it was clear she was crying as she walked up the road behind her late husband.

Kelsey Hardwick has revealed the funeral plans for her late husband Tom Parker today and has invited fans to gather on the streets ahead of the ceremony to pay their respects.  Tom passed away on 30 March at the age of 33 from a brain cancer called glioblastoma after being diagnosed with the inoperable stage four disease in October 2020. He left behind wife Kelsey and their two young children, daughter Aurelia, two, and son Bodhi, one.

Tom Parker’s wife has invited fans to pay their respects to the late Wanted singer outside the family’s private service.The artist died last month at the age of 33 surrounded by his loved ones and bandmates.

The Wanted fans were left emotional when late singer Tom Parker was given a heart-wrenching tribute at The Grammys on Sunday night, 3 April. One person sobbed that Tom, who said in a video interview weeks before his death that people should live every day like "it's your last", still managed to "make it to the Grammys", and posted how bittersweet the memoriam segment was at the awards ceremony, as a flood of heartbroken viewers followed suit.The ceremony's presenters announced there would be a memorial segment dedicated to all the musicians the industry had lost in the last year, with Tom and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins featuring prominently in the montage. What's more, Tom's wife Kelsey also shared her own reaction to the scenes as she posted a video clip of the moment alongside a string of red heart emojis.

The Wanted singer died on March 30, at the age of 33, after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.Following the news, the musician’s widow Kelsey Parker set up a GoFundMe page to ‘keep his memory alive forever’, and allow his loved ones to turn their grief ‘into something positive’.Within days of being created, the fundraiser had exceeded the initial £5,000 target and has now passed the £30,000 mark.Writing on the donating page, the mum-of-two said: ‘I am Kelsey Parker, very proud wife of Tom Parker, probably best known for being one fifth of UK boyband The Wanted, but to those who knew him he was my husband, a Daddy, son, brother and friend.‘As many of you know, Tom was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2020 and on Wednesday 30th March 2022 he passed away peacefully with all of his closest friends and family by his side.‘Our hearts are truly broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without him, but one of the biggest sources of comfort over the last 2 years has been the outpouring of love and support we’ve all received. ‘We can’t thank everyone enough for holding Tom, myself and the children in your thoughts and prayers, for lighting candles and sharing beautiful messages of hope and condolence.’Kelsey explained that proceeds will ‘eventually go to amazing causes’ in his name, to help others in need.‘We want to take everyone’s incredible love, support and generosity and turn our grief into something positive and to keep Tom’s memory alive forever,’ she continued.‘We simply couldn’t have got through the last 2 years without the help and support we have received and if we can offer it back to others that would be the best way to honour Tom and make our two children, Aurelia and

Tom Parker helped a woman who was also suffering from a brain tumour who tragically died six weeks before The Wanted star.The singer passed away at 33 from the illness earlier this week, with tributes pouring in for the star since.The singer was a source of comfort for many others who were experiencing the illness, with Tom forming a friendship with 23 year old Amani Liaquat, with the pair bonding over text messages and voice notes. One, last November, said: “I don’t understand. Why do you think you’re dying? You’re not dying.

The Wanted hit song Gold Forever has re-entered the charts following the passing of band member Tom Parker earlier this week. Tom, 33, tragically died this week leaving behind his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two children: Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one.

Max George has shared an emotional tribute for his best friend, Tom Parker, following his death earlier this week.Parker died at the age of 33 after battling a stage four glioblastoma brain tumour for almost two years.Sharing a string of photos of the pair of them, Max, 33, wrote: ‘Tom, my brother, my boy, my band mate, my best bud.. You lit up so many lives all over the world but I can only speak on behalf of mine.‘From the minute I met you, I knew this was gonna be a special chapter in my life. I was right.

Max George has broken his silence and paid a heartbreaking tribute to his bandmate Tom Parker, who sadly passed away on Wednesday following a battle with cancer.SEE: The Wanted's Tom Parker's unseen wedding video with wife Kelsey leaves fans in tears - watchMax shared a series of touching photos of him with his late friend that showed their close bond, including several where Max lifted Tom into the air, and others where they planted kisses onto each other's cheek. He ended his photo tribute with a solo photo of Tom who was lying in bed and looking straight into the camera.WATCH: Tom Parker emotionally reunites with his kids"Tom, my brother, my boy, my band mate, my best bud," the singer emotionally wrote. "You lit up so many lives all over the world but I can only speak on behalf of mine.READ: Michelle Keegan expresses her heartache after Tom Parker dies from brain cancerMORE: Charles Spencer makes heartfelt plea after Tom Parker's death"From the minute I met you, I knew this was gonna be a special chapter in my life.