Tom Parker says his new book is 'not about dying, it's about living' amid cancer battle

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"You might have thought Tom would opt for something by The Wanted but Oasis' Live Forever sums him up perfectly - he was a rockstar," a source revealed.The 1994 hit, which had been released when Tom was merely five years old, was a representation of how he felt about life.The source elaborated that the track was "a real anthem to strength and defiance" and portrayed "how he wants to be remembered".Finally, they added to The Sun: "Like the track says, Tom really will live forever in his children, his fans and his music."His passion for life prevailed until the end, with Tom even appearing on stage with his group, with whom he has been performing since 2009, in the lead-up to his death.His final performance had taken place on March 17th in Liverpool, barely two weeks before the tragedy.The increasingly frail star had been too weak to sing the words to his best known hits, but was delighted to be onstage with his bandmates in a throwback to the good old days.He instead received help from his band and the audience as the visibly emotional vocalist mouthed along with the words.Sadly one of Tom's eyes was forced shut at his final performance due to the progression of his tumour, but he was determined to continue, simply wearing sunglasses to disguise it.It had been reported that his health and strength had drastically deteriorated during the final days of his life, but that he had no regrets as he was simply glad to be performing - the activity he'd always loved best.Tom left behind family including his wife Kelsey Hardwick and two young children, daughter Aurelia and son Bodhi.Yesterday his devastated spouse had taken to Instagram to announce his death."It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away

Girls Aloud members have been "hit really hard" by the news of The Wanted singer Tom Parker's death, as it has brought back the loss of their band member Sarah Harding, a source has told OK! Tom's wife Kelsey confirmed the sad news that Tom had passed away on 30th March, aged 33.The star had been battling a brain tumour. Sarah Harding sadly passed away in September 2021 from breast cancer, and OK!'s source has said the news of Tom's passing has really hit Sarah's bandmates hard. OK!'s source explained: "It's really brought Sarah's death back for them, it's so soon after they lost her." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

TOM Parker's wife Kelsey has shared a beautiful photo of the singer with their two children just hours after his tragic death. Kelsey Hardwick, 31, shared the snap on her Instagram story as she reposted messages of condolences from friends.

SIVA Kaneswaran has shared an emotional new tribute following his bandmate Tom Parker's death. Tom passed away yesterday aged 33 after a battle with cancer and The Wanted singer Siva, 33, posted a clip of them and the other Wanted boys on stage.

THE Wanted's Tom Parker married the love of his life Kelsey four years ago after they met in a nighclub before he found fame. The 33-year-old singer, whose heartbreaking death was announced by his family yesterday, tied the knot in the summer of 2018 in a romantic ceremony in the grounds of Ridge Farm in Surrey, England.

Tom Parker's health reportedly "deteriorated rapidly" in the days before his death.

It sounds like Tom Parker was surrounded by nothing but love and music before his death.

Fans and celebrities around the world have paid their respects to Tom Parker after he sadly passed away on Wednesday.The 33-year-old singer - who rose to fame on The X Factor in boyband The Wanted - has left behind his beloved wife Kelsey and their two children - Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one. While the world grieves for Tom, grief recovery specialist Jill Attree says what Kelsey needs most is love, support and space. Jill tells OK!: “Kelsey will have the eyes of grieving fans on her.

The Wanted's Tom Parker delighted fans as he took to the stage during his final performance with the band in Liverpool on March 17, two weeks before he tragically passed away.

TOM Parker revealed plans for two more children with wife Kelsey in a heartbreaking final interview before his tragic death. The Wanted singer Tom died yesterday aged 33 after a battle with cancer after being diagnosed with "inoperable" glioblastoma in 2020.

his death this week aged 33. Yesterday Parker’s wife Kelsey Hardwick confirmed the heartbreaking news that The Wanted singer died surrounded by his family and bandmates on Wednesday morning, 18 months after he was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

Heartbreaking footage has been released of Tom Parker's final ever performance with The Wanted. The singer, who tragically passed away aged 33 on March 30, joined his bandmates on stage in Liverpool on March 17 for what was unbeknownst to be the last time before his devastating death.

TOM Parker hoped he had years to live and bought his "forever home" months before his death. The Wanted star spoke about his plans for the future with wife Kelsey and his kids Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, in Channel 4 documentary Inside My Head that aired in November.

Phillip Schofield paid tribute to Tom Parker as an “incredibly positive” person and an “inspiration” on This Morning on Thursday March 31. The Wanted singer, passed away from terminal brain cancer on Wednesday 30 March at just 33 years old.

Tom Parker had been upbeat during his cancer treatment since his diagnosis in October 2020 and wanted fans to have a positive outlook on life.The singer who was famed for being one-fifth of boyband The Wanted died on Wednesday (March 30), aged just 33, surrounded by his wife Kelsey and their two children.Despite the brutal toll his brain cancer took on him, Tom ploughed through and even appeared on stage with his bandmates at their recent reunion tour.The singer last appeared in public on March 17 at the closing show of their tour with tom appearing on stage for the final two songs, Gold Forever and Glad You Came.In one of his last interviews, the singer explained that people should "live their life".Speaking on Capital FM Breakfast with Roman Kemp, he said: "You just have to live your life, I think we're all guilty of it."Cancer diagnosis or not, we all get taken away with every day, we don't really have a moment to just sit there and appreciate what we've got."He went on to add: "I think that's the one thing I've actually learnt from this journey, is to appreciate every day that you get given.""None of us are guaranteed tomorrow," he shared.Tom's death came less than two weeks after his bandmate Max George shared a health update on Tom, a source told us: "Max told fans that this wouldn't be the last we would see of The Wanted, the group were really positive about their future and seemed optimistic about it."Despite his condition, Tom was in such high spirits and seemed overjoyed to be on stage but became rather emotional which is totally understandable."When Max was telling fans this isn't the last, Siva piped up adding that the heart vacancy girls might be the last of the tour but there'll be many more to come."Tom's

following his death from inoperable brain cancer aged 33. The singer, originally from Bolton, died on Wednesday surrounded by his family and bandmates, a statement released by the boyband said. He disclosed in October 2020 that he had been diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma and had begun radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard paid tribute to Tom Parker after his death was announced by his heartbroken wife. Kelsey Parker confirmed on Wednesday (March 30) that her The Wanted star husband had died, aged 33, a year and a half after telling fans he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

Lorraine Kelly is the latest star to pay tribute to The Wanted Singer Tom Parker following his tragic death aged 33. After the sad news broke that Tom had passed away on Wednesday 30 March, Lorraine, 62, praised the brave star for how he dealt with his brain tumour diagnosis with “such grace.” During her ITV show, the Scottish TV presenter said: “Welcome back.That's, of course, The Wanted, and the very sad news yesterday that singer Tom Parker has died from a brain tumour.” Continuing to read Tom's wife Kelsey's emotional statement telling Tom's fans the sad news, Lorraine added her own condolences.

Tom Parker has been celebrated by his wife Kelsey Hardwick.Tom tragically died two years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, and Kelsey shared some funny voice notes from friends on her Instagram Story. In them Tom encourages her to follow her dancing dream.Along with a string of pictures, Tom and Kelsey's friend posted two short voice notes, with the person replying with loads of laughing emojis before adding: "Hahahahahaaha that's fully cracked me up thank you."Kelsey shared the post to her own story, captioning it: "This is Tom Parker everyone, he changed so many lives in such a small amount of time.

The Wanted’s Tom Parker has died, aged 33, eighteen months after announcing that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.A statement posted on the band’s social media accounts yesterday read: “Max, Jay, Siva, Nathan and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and premature loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away peacefully at lunchtime today surrounded by his family and his bandmates. Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey, and father to Aurelia and Bodhi.