Tom Parker opens up about drug struggles in posthumous autobiography

Kelsey Parker has shared her gratitude for a beautiful gesture from her friends, who left a space for her late husband Tom Parker at their wedding.The 32 year old shared her gratefulness and heartbreak at the touching tribute, as she posted a photo showing herself sat outdoors at her pals' nuptials. Mum-of-two Kelsey was next to a reserved chair with a wooden sign that read: "For Tom." The Wanted star died aged 33 on 30 March, two years after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, leaving behind wife Kelsey and their two young children. Kelsey sported a pink bridesmaid’s gown in the snap and raised a glass of bubbly for the cameras.

Tom Parker’s grieving widow Kelsey saved a seat for her late husband as she attended her first wedding since his passing as she embraces a “year of firsts” without him.The dad-of-two passed away at the age of 33 on March 30 after his year-long battle with an inoperable brain tumour.He was determined to document his battle with the deadly cancer and went on to raise millions of pounds for charity throughout his treatment.And now it appears as though The Wanted star's loving wife, 32, is continuing his legacy as she regularly updates her loyal legion of fans on her and her family’s adjustment to life as a three.Over the weekend, the single mother shared a slew of beautiful snaps at her best friend’s wedding where she was pictured a gorgeous blush pink silk bridesmaid’s dress.In the snap Kelsey raised a toast as she sat beside an empty chair which had a small wooden sign on the back that read “For Tom” and framed with a floral bouquet.Alongside the emotional snap, she shared a lengthy post about the “bittersweet” celebration as she watched her close pal say ‘I do’ to the love of her life.She penned: “The year of firsts [heartbroken emoji].

Kelsey Parker has opened up about her the beginning of her "year of firsts" following the death of her beloved husband, Tom Parker. The singer and The Wanted star passed away in March at the age of 33, just two years after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. This weekend, Kelsey attended her first wedding without her husband, and posted a touching tribute to him on Instagram.

Tom Parker’s widow, Kelsey, opened up about moving on following his death, in a bittersweet post.The Wanted star died at the end of March at the age of 33, after battling a brain tumour.After sharing her trepidation at attending a friend’s wedding after his death, his wife shared a photo as she raised a glass at the nuptials.‘The year of firsts,’ the 32-year-old wrote beside a sun-drenched picture from her pal’s big day, showing her sitting next to a sign dedicating a chair to the Glad You Came singer.‘My first wedding without my love. I knew this was going to be the toughest weekend and I knew my head would be all over the place.‘This weekend for me was so bittersweet, I was watching my best friend marry the love of her life yet 7 weeks ago I lost mine.’‘The thing about death is that even though I have suffered the most traumatic experience the world keeps turning,’ she continued.

The Wanted star Tom Parker's grieving widow Kelsey is using healing crystals as she attempts to cope with the aftermath of his death. Kelsey shared a snap of the crystals online.

Sarah Harding and Tom Parker has helped “put life into perspective” for him. The JLS member, 34, reflected on the devastating tragedies over the past year following the deaths of The Wanted and Girls Aloud stars who both passed away from a form of cancer.Pop music fans will recall Tom passed away back in March of this year at the age of 33 after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour during the peak of the pandemic in October 2020.Sarah passed away at the age of 39 in September last year following her difficult year-long battle with breast cancer surrounded by her close friends and family.Now in an exclusive interview with Daily Star, the singer has spoken out about the effect the tragic deaths have had on him and his family after their loss over the past 12 months.It come as the dad-of-two unveiled a new playground made from old recycled McDonald’s Happy Meal at the Ronald McDonald House in the heart of Manchester.The park is aimed at children suffering with lifetime illnesses which is situated close to the ‘home away from home’ free accommodation provided by the charity to parents to use up and down the UK in order to be as close to their child as possible.When asked what he thought about the celebrities’ untimely passings, he said: “Listen, all of that definitely puts life into perspective.“As a dad myself, if a child’s even hurt, if they’re ill, you do have that initial panic and check over all that kind of stuff.“For it to go to any other lengths and kind of being in the traumatic stage, it has a toll on the whole family, mentally, physically, as well as siblings and stuff like that.

Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey took to Instagram on Friday to tell her followers about her upcoming weekend that would be “bittersweet” after the death of her beloved husband. Kelsey, 32, shared a video of herself on her Instagram story telling fans that she had travelled to Ireland to celebrate her friend’s wedding, which is the first she’s attending since Tom’s death.The Wanted star Tom died age 33 in March following a brave battle with brain cancer. Speaking to the camera, Kelsey told her followers: “Hey guys, so I've just got to Ireland today.

A post shared by Kelsey ������ Parker (@being_kelsey)The Instagram group @tomparkergoldforever added: "Love you Kelsey Parker.Tom would be so proud of you &your strength."Other fans cited her as "strong and courageous" and a "massive inspiration" while sharing hearts and tearful emojis to punctuate that they were there for her in her time of need.Almost 20,000 people have liked the post so far, including one Instagrammer who said she'd been through exactly the same experience as Kelsey and understood.@rubyandwebb chimed in: "5 years ago on 31st May, I lost my husband to a glioblastoma. Our son was 8 years old."You are doing amazing, Kelsey, you really are.

Kelsey Parker has revealed that gym sessions are helping her to de-stress following the devastating death of her husband Tom Parker. The widow of The Wanted star took to her Instagram story on Monday to share with fans how she is finding time for "me time." Looking casual with her blonde hair pulled back off her face and sporting a light blue t-shirt, 32 year old Kelsey revealed that she had been at the spin class that day. She said: "So I went to spin today.Those that are a member of Virgin, I'm a Virgin member.

Gogglebox star Tom Malone Senior has been praised by fans as he shared a snap from a hospital gurney. The Channel 4 regular was masked up in the picture while surrounded by three nurses all dressed in blue scrubs and face masks.

Tom Parker really did have so much love and support surrounding him during his cancer battle.

how a Hollywood star got ARRESTED and spent a night in jail after a boozy night out with The Wanted. In his memoir, Tom opens up on being visited by famous A-listers while touring the United States. "We had other guests hop on tour bus as well.

Tom Parker's memoir reveals that he stopped singing for months after suffering rejection on The X Factor. The Wanted star died in March, aged 33, after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in 2020.

AT the height of their success, The Wanted were partying with J-Lo, touring America and even hanging out at the White House. Now, in an upcoming book, singer Tom Parker - who tragically died in March after a year and a half battling brain cancer - has lifted the lid on the band's wildest adventures.

AS a child, I used to sing all the time — I loved it. But in my first year I started wanting to fit in with the cool crowd.

The late Tom Parker recalled how being bullied in his childhood led to his incredible career as part of The Wanted in his memoir Hope: My Inspirational Life.Tom was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in October 2020 and tragically passed away at age 33 in March this year, leaving behind his beloved wife Kelsey and their two children Aurelia, two, and one year old Bodhi.The singer wrote that he suffered at the hands of bullies as a child as he was called names due to his height as well as "Saj after the kid from the film East Is East," thanks to the parka he wore back then. "I literally wasn’t called Tom throughout the whole of my time at school," he wrote.

FORMAL education was never for me – I didn’t have the personality type for it. I was more into practical things, and there wasn’t much of that at school.

Ed Sheeran was there for his friend Tom Parker during his time of need.

Ed Sheeran helped to pay for some of the medical treatment that late Wanted star Tom Parker received during his time battling brain cancer.Parker told fans in October, 2020 that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, and after 18 months of fighting the disease, he died this past March.“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side,” the singer’s wife, Kelsey, wrote in a post on her Instagram page.In his posthumous autobiography, Hope, which is due to be released on May 26, Parker reveals that Sheeran helped pay for some of his medical bills while undergoing treatment for the cancer.“Pretty much from the moment I was diagnosed, Ed Sheeran reached out to me with an offer to do anything he could to help,” Parker writes in excerpts from the book which were published by The Sun today (May 14).Parker goes on to call Sheeran “a very special man” and adds that the ‘Shape Of You’ hitmaker will “probably be mad” that he’s revealing how he “helped out” with his medical bills when Parker was seeking other treatment options alongside private immunotherapy.“He didn’t need to do any of that, but my wife Kelsey and I are so grateful to him for his support. It meant the world,” Parker writes in his upcoming book.At the time of Parker’s passing, Sheeran paid tribute on Instagram writing: “So sad to hear of Tom’s passing.

Tom Parker tragically died in March this year and in his memoir he spoke about his loving relationship with his wife Kelsey. He also spoke about how she kept him going in his darkest moments.The two had been married for three years and has two children Aurelia Rose and Bodhi Thomas. After the star was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in October 2020, Kelsey also became Tom's caregiver.

YOU’D probably never expect to hear someone say this, but sometimes part of me is actually grateful for having brain cancer. There’s beauty in it.