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Aaron Curran

Fans gather to remember The Wanted's Tom Parker after 33-year-old's tragic death

Fans gathered in the city centre to remember The Wanted's Tom Parker.

The 33-year-old singer died on March 30, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2020. Fans across the world shared moving tributes to The Wanted member.

Liverpool based fans gathered outside the M&S Bank Arena on Sunday, April 3 to hold a vigil for the star, with live music and a balloon release- synchronised with fans in London.

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Members of the crowd embraced each other and cried as singer Harry King performed his rendition of Wanted hits Gold Forever and All Time Low. The turnout of around 80 strong then released a mass of balloons over the Mersey, each with their own messages of remembrance for Tom.

Liverpool vigil for The Wanted singer Tom Parker outside M&S Bank Arena. Photo by Colin Lane (Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

The M&S Bank Arena was host to T he Wanted's final performance with Tom- just weeks before the singer's death. The band wowed the crowd at the Liverpool venue on March 17

The late star's wife, Kelsey Parker launched a Go Fund Me page earlier this week, in memory of Tom. The response to the page was massive- raising more than £26k.

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