Tom Parker shared some incredibly important final advice to those also battling cancer. The Wanted singer tragically died at the age of 33 on Wednesday, March 30, after more than a year of fighting a terminal brain tumour.Tom's wife Kelsey shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram page, as well as the band's official one themselves.
But the star's incredible legacy lives on, especially in his powerful final messages to fans. Chatting on a recent interview with BBC Breakfast, the musician was asked what message he would have for anyone who finds themselves in a similar position to him.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . "Just focus on every day," the Liverpool-born pop star urged. "You know, none of us in this room knows what tomorrow holds. "I think that's the one thing that I've taken from this situation." The star then smiled as he added: "Live today like it's your last." Tom announced doctors found he had a tumour in 2020, and was later diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer - Glioblastoma.
The star was unfortunately told the tumour was inoperable, and that he was expected to live for only 12-18 months. At the time, Tom shared with OK!
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