The Wanted stars carry Tom Parker’s coffin as they pay respects to bandmate at funeral after his death at age 33

Kelsey Parker has opened up on the "tough" moment she told her children their dad Tom had passed away.The Wanted singer's widow, 32, revealed Tom went into St Christopher’s Hospice, near their South London home, and Kelsey held her beloved husband's hand as he passed away at age 33.Tom had been battling cancer as he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in October 2020. Kelsey has now revealed how she and Tom decided to "be really really honest" with their two children Aurelia, two, and one year old Bodhi about Tom's cancer. She explained: "Aurelia had been getting really confused when Tom went into the hospice.

cancer. Opening up about The Wanted singer’s final moments for the first time, the mum-of-two revealed Tom’s life was "beautiful until the end” and that he "wasn't in any pain".Kelsey also detailed Tom’s heartbreaking final promise to her on his deathbed, as he vowed to send his other half signs every day.Tom’s widow reflected on the pop star’s last hours in the hospice, 18 months after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.She recalled: "It was still beautiful until the very end. “It was just us and there was so much love in that room.”Kelsey added: "I didn’t want anyone coming in."We needed that time together to talk."Kelsey said their last moments together were “romantic”, despite the heartbreaking situation they were in as a couple.Sharing the last conversation she had with Tom, Kelsey said: "I said, ‘You know Tom, I will be OK, the kids will be OK.

Kelsey Parker has recalled the "beautiful" moment she held her beloved husband Tom's hand as he died.The Wanted star Tom passed away age 33 after a brave 18 month battle with brain cancer.Tom was diagnosed with an inoperable glioblastoma in October 2020.Tom's beloved wife Kelsey, who met the singer outside a nightclub in 2009, has now opened up about his death as she said: "He wasn't in any pain". Kelsey, 32, explained how Tom went to St Christopher's Hospice, near the couple's South London home, following treatment for his cancer. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Tom Parker, has been reflecting on her grief in the week following her husband's funeral.The mum-of-two, 32, seemed to find solace in the heartfelt poem she shared, “I wish I knew”, by Donna Ashworth, which is about learning to coping with a bereavement.It reads: “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.“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.”While attending Tom's funeral, Kelsey broke down in tears as she bade him goodbye.She described him as her "soulmate" during his eulogy.Kelsey shared anecdotes of their relationship, including how the pair first met in a club and how they got together before Tom became famous.She had created a pre-recorded message, saying: "From that moment I told everyone I wanted to marry Tom Parker."Tom told me he was going to be famous and wouldn't have time for a girlfriend, but he wouldn't leave me alone.For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."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...

Tom Parker’s wife, Kelsey, has opened up on the last moments she shared with The Wanted star before his death, saying it was ‘still beautiful until the very end’.In March this year, Tom died at the age of 33 after suffering from a brain tumour, having been diagnosed with cancer two years previously.The news was confirmed on social media by Kelsey, who shares two children with Tom, two-year-old daughter Aurelia and one-year-old son Bodhi.In a new interview, Kelsey said that when Tom died in the hospice, ‘it was just us and there was so much love in that room’, adding that it ‘was romantic even then’.‘He said, “I know you’re going to be OK’. He then took off his wedding ring and put it on my finger,’ she recollected.‘I think he knew then it was the end but he still had the Tom fight in him.

Tom Parker's heartbroken widow has told how she held her husband's hand as he slipped away.

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Max George has reportedly pulled out of the new ITV programme The Games' promo events after the tragic death of his friend and bandmate Tom Parker.Last month, Tom passed away aged just 33 after a battle with stage four glioblastoma.Max, also 33 years old, is said to have withdrawn “last minute” from the press day for the new show because he “isn’t in a good space following Tom’s death”.The Games will see 12 celebrity competitors battle it out in the athletics arena, the swimming pool, gymnasium and velodrome.A source told The Sun: “He has been finding it tough to talk and although there were no questions allowed about Tom, Max felt he wasn’t strong enough to face a lot of people."They added: “Tom’s death has hit him very hard and he is working through his grief with the support of everyone at The Games.“He has told bosses he is determined to compete and give it his all on the live shows, he will be competing in Tom’s honour and will be pushing himself to his limit for him.”The pair had reunited The Wanted for one final tour before Tom sadly passed away last month from an inoperable brain tumour.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here .Tom’s funeral took place on April 20 with Max, among the group that carried Tom’s coffin into the church, which included bandmates Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes.He opened up about the send-off on Instagram and shared that he felt honoured to have been able to support Tom in such a special way.He wrote: “Good night beautiful boy. I will always think of you.

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The Wanted have recorded a new version of one of their hit singles for charity in memory of their bandmate Tom Parker, following his tragic death.

Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker looked completely unrecognisable from Soapland as she showed off her rippling abs in a tiny crop top.The Manpreet Sharma actress is currently in a period of “tough” training for a very different ITV show, and wanted to share part of her journey with her loyal social media followers.Posing amid a veritable mountain of throw pillows on a bed decked out in white and navy, Rebecca was taking a much needed moment to herself after a gruelling workout.She donned a pair of high-waisted navy camouflage sports leggings and matching Lycra crop top, which hugged her incredible upper body while leaving her shoulders bare.The tiny crop top also left a section of Rebecca’s midriff visible to the camera, giving her eager fans a glimpse of her sculpted ab muscles - along with her bulging biceps.Rebecca let her brunette tresses fall in loose curls to frame her face as she gazed up at the lens, going make-up free for the down to earth gym-ready selfie.She explained to her Instagram followers: "Bit bruised and battered today. Ice on the ankle, heat on the back, worry on my mind… not long to go @thegamestv."The star included the tags #training, #tough and #RestAndRecovery.It comes as Rebecca prepares to compete in ITV’s new game show The Games, hosted live by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff.The new show sees six male and six female competitors battle it out in the athletics arena, the swimming pool, the gymnasium and the velodrome - taking part in various Olympic style events.

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey has shared a heartbreaking poem depicting the grief she feels following the death of her husband.The Wanted star sadly passed away on 30 March following a long and arduous battle with an inoperable brain tumour. Despite 30 radiotherapy sessions and 30 rounds of chemotherapy, Tom lost his life at the age of 33. Now, a week on from his funeral, Kelsey has shared an emotional poem about the pain she feels after losing the love of her life.

The Wanted have released a special version of their single “Gold Forever” after the tragic death of band member Tom Parker.

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 have released a new version of their single Gold Forever to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity after the death of band member Tom Parker. Parker died aged 33 in March, 17 months after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. After Parker’s family requested Gold Forever be played at his memorial service, band members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes created an updated version of the track entitled Gold Forever (For Tom).

The Wanted have released a new version of their 2011 Comic Relief single Gold Forever, in honour of thelate Tom Parker.

TOM Parker’s widow Kelsey reflected on her grief today as she shared a poignant poem – a week after The Wanted star’s funeral. The 32-year-old appears to be struggling to continue following the death of her husband and turned to the heartfelt piece, from Donna Ashworth’s I wish I knew, for words of encouragement.