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Jasmine Allday

Tom Parker fans swap heartwarming stories of meeting their idol as tributes pour in

Tom Parker's fans have been paying tribute to the late star - by sharing the wonderful experiences they had when they met him.

The Wanted star sadly died yesterday at the age of 33 following a battle with brain cancer, with his beloved wife Kelsey Hardwick paying tribute to her husband and the "centre" of her world.

Tributes have been flooding in from fans, who have remembered Tom for being one of the "sweetest and most humble people" they had ever met, whilst others thanked him for being their "happiness".

One recalled meeting him last October and thanked him for being her "joy" and making her "feel so special".

Tom's fans have been paying tribute to The Wanted star (Twitter/ @arianna_graves)
They remember Tom as a light in their life (Twitter/ @JaaneeLL)

"RIP Tom Parker, you were one of the sweetest and most humble people I have ever met in my life. It was really cold outside and I remember when you came out of the tour bus and greeted everyone. You gave it all for your fans. Keep Chasing the Sun," one said.

Another fan shared the sweet moment she met him and how he always had time for his fans.

"There is no one like @TomParker, his energy is so contagious and he never treats anyone in a wrong way," they wrote, "Every time I met him he made my day so special. He always made sure I was good even here he always knows the right timing. I love you Tom."

Some had met Tom many times over the years and were grateful to have got to know him (Instagram/ @@AlliFleisher17)

"Last time I met you in person, you were such a light. You were happiness, you were joy. You hugged me tight. You made me feel so special. I’ll miss this day forever. Thank you for all these years @TomParker, you are my whole life. #WeLoveTom," a fan who met him in October wrote as she shared photos from the special day.

Another shared a snap of Tom from when she had seen him in a Take That tribute band.

"This is when I first met @TomParker. He was in a Take That tribute band at a holiday park I worked at. We partied hard that night and Tom ran wild in his pants! Life and soul of the party," she penned.

Fans called Tom a 'light' and their 'happiness' (Twitter/ @milkymcguiness)
Tom found fame over a decade ago with The Wanted (WireImage)

"So incredibly sad the card he and his family have been dealt, just incomprehensible."

"RIP @TomParker, you absolute legend. May your memory be a blessing to those that loved you and were loved by you. So blessed to have seen you live multiple times and to have met you. You never failed to put a smile on my face even through the darkest of times #RIPTomParker," another fan wrote, as they thanked Tom for all the memories.

Another added: "I feel lucky enough to have met @TomParker twice and what a lovely, humble man he seemed to be. Thanks for all the childhood memories and being part of my favourite band growing up, rest in peace."

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