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04th Aug 2023

‘These days are harder’: Kelsey Parker pays tribute to late husband Tom

Kat O'Connor

Kelsey Parker penned a beautiful tribute to the late singer.

Kelsey Parker has paid tribute to her late husband Tom on what would have been the singer’s 35th birthday.

Tom tragically passed away at the mere age of 33 after being diagnosed with an inoperable grade IV glioblastoma. Tom, best known for being part of The Wanted, sadly passed away at St Christopher’s Hospice in Bromley, London, on March 30th, 2022.

The Gold Forever singer is survived by his wife Kelsey, and their two children, daughter Aurelia, and son Bodhi. The mum-of-two has been keeping the singer’s memory alive since his untimely passing and today penned a moving birthday tribute to Tom.

 

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Alongside a series of photos from Tom’s previous birthdays, Kelsey wrote:

“We miss you every day. But these days are harder. Happy birthday forever our superhero.”

Kelsey’s loved ones quickly showered her with encouraging messages following the moving tribute.

“Happy birthday Tom, thinking of your gorgeous family today, he’ll be with you today and every day xxxx,” Shaughna Phillips said.

“He would be so proud of his girl and his babies. Always remember that. What a man he truly was,” family friend Kelsey Ann also added.

Lawson frontman Andy Brown added, “Happy birthday brother xxxx”

Kelsey also took time to appreciate how lucky they were to have Tom in their lives. She has been sharing memories of their life together on Instagram, including footage from their wedding day.

Kelsey and her two young children also visited Tom’s memorial bench and placed carnations on it.

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