Tom Parker’s final appearance as late star appeared on stage with his The Wanted ‘brothers’
TOM Parker's final appearance on stage with his The Wanted "brothers" was in Liverpool on March 17 2022.
The 33-year-old tragically passed away today after a brave battle with brain cancer.
Over the past month Tom and his bandmates Max George, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes took to various stages over the UK as part of their reunion tour.
Their last show was at the M&S Bank Arena in the maritime city.
Just two days ago Tom called The Wanted the ‘Dream Team’ after posting a picture of the band from their final gig.
Last month Tom was in Spain receiving revolutionary treatment in his battle with incurable brain cancer.
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The dad-of-two had been in a private hospital in a bid to get fit for their tour and managed to make it out on the road, despite missing the opening nights.
Tom took to Instagram a number of times to share snaps and videos from the tour.
He simply captioned one picture of him on stage: "My happy place."
Tom revealed in October 2020 that he had an inoperable stage 4 glioblastoma.
Over the past two years the star had kept fans up to date with his health on social media.
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But earlier today his wife Kelsey confirmed his passing.
Kelsey told The Sun: "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.
"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."
Kelsey shared two photographs as she announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram.
The first picture she posted was a black and white throwback snap of her husband.
The second was a beautiful family snap of Tom, Kelsey and their children Aurelia and baby Bodhi.
Kelsey told her followers: "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.
"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.
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"Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you ❤️💫✨❤️."
