Tom Parker from The Wanted dies aged 33 two years after brain tumour diagnosis

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The Wanted’s Tom Parker has died at the age of 33 after battling a stage four glioblastoma brain tumour for almost two years. The pop star and father of two was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour in 2020.His wife, Kelsey Parker, confirmed on Instagram that Parker had died today, March 30.She said: ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. ‘Our hearts are broken.‘Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.‘Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout.

He fought until the very end.’‘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.’Last year, Parker revealed that the tumour was stable after having an MRI scan, and recently underwent special treatment at a clinic in the Costa Del Sol, Spain, where fees are £8,000 for two weeks, or £11.6k for a three-week programme.

Life expectancy for those diagnosed with a glioblastoma is around 12 to 18 months, according to the Brain Tumour Research charity.Parker had detailed his battle with brain cancer in a documentary and via social media, telling his fans that it had been brought ‘under control’ in November 2021.He had announced last week that he was writing a book about his battle, which is due to be released in July.The dad-of-two told fans: ‘Hi, I’m Tom Parker, a lot of you know me as one fifth of The Wanted, but I am also a father, a husband, and a son, that’s battling brain cancer.‘My book, coming this July,.