'We can't take a day for granted': Alexandra Burke pays tribute to Tom Parker
Tom's death, which sparked a slew of other stars to share their social media tributes, was announced by his wife Kelsey on Wednesday after he was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in October 2020.
Last appearance: In the final picture posted on his Instagram account before his death, Parker shared this snap of him on stage with his bandmates '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 band mates.
Ed Sheeran took to Instagram writing: 'So sad to hear of Tom's passing. Thoughts and love are with Kelsey, his children and his family. Very sad day, what a lovely guy x.' 'Heartbroken': Liam Payne also shared his own moving message for Tom, writing on his Instagram Stories: 'I'm heartbroken to hear about Tom'
Take That star Howard Donald added: 'So young and so sad. RIP @TomParker from @thewanted. Strength and love to his family.' The Nolans wrote: 'Absolutely heartbreaking news. Tom was a great guy - kind, funny, talented and a fighter. Sending lots of love to his partner Kelsey, their kids and his bandmates… Rest in Peace, Tom.'
Blue star Antony Costa wrote: 'Devastating news about #tomparker R.I.P sending my condolences to his family,loved ones and friends. X.' Comedian Iain Stirling wrote on Instagram: 'I was fortunate enough to meet Tom on a number of occasions. A genuinely lovely man. Kind, humble and very funny - the sort of person that radiated a positive energy that lit up a room.
Ahead of announcing Tom's death, Kelsey's last post to her husband came on March 8, with the mother-of-two sharing a snap of him performing alongside his bandmates, writing: 'That's my husband ❤️✌️ You've made us so proud. Love you @tomparkerofficial.'
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