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Fans of The Wanted's Tom Parker to gather for memorial vigil at Utilita Arena in Newcastle

Fans of The Wanted's Tom Parker will be gathering at a special memorial event in Newcastle to honour him "for the true fighter he was".

The well-loved star died at the age of just 33, after battling a terminal brain tumour, on March 30.

In 2020, Tom revealed news of his diagnosis but vowed to fight it all the way, alongside wife Kelsey, who broke the devastating news of his passing last week.

Read More: Max George's Tom Parker tribute sees The Wanted star open up on being 'heartbroken beyond words'

Now his North East fans have organised a vigil in his honour and plan to gather outside the Utilita Arena, in Newcastle, at 6pm on Sunday, April 3. Similar memorial events will be taking place at venues across the UK.

People are being encouraged to bring along anything they want to remember Tom by, such as candles, pictures, banners, messages or balloons.

The Wanted's Tom Parker has died aged 33 (ITV)

Amy Robson, 23, who helped to organise the Newcastle event, said: "We are all just absolutely devastated. He was such a kind, funny and lovely person.

"He did a lot for fans that people did not know about. He was always encouraging and messaging people. And everyone just feels like what's happened is so cruel, especially for his young children and wife.

"He created amazing awareness about brain tumours. We just wanted to honour him for the true fighter he was."

Last month, midway through The Wanted's concert in Newcastle, Tom's bandmates halted proceedings to pay tribute to him as cheers and applause sounded out around the Utilita Arena. Tom had to miss the first few dates of their tour due to cancer treatment.

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