The life of The Wanted's Tom Parker is set to be celebrated by his family, friends and fans tomorrow, April 20, at his funeral in London. Tom passed away last month at just 33 years old after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020.
His wife, Kelsey confirmed that her beloved husband died on March 30 via Instagram, telling fans that Tom spent his final moments 'with all of his family by his side'. Tributes began to pour in for the star, who had made appearances with the rest of The Wanted on their reunion tour just weeks before he passed away, immediately.
Tom's funeral will be taking place at 10am tomorrow in Petts Wood, London. The details have been publicly shared by Kelsey, who posted an update on social media last week, asking fans to help make Tom's celebration of life 'beautiful'.
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Taking to Instagram, Kelsey wrote: "There will be a private celebration of life on Wednesday 20th April. We know many of you would like to pay your respects as well, so would love for you to join us in Petts Wood from 10am.
"It would be beautiful to have everyone line the route as we head to our private service. You are then welcome to join us outside the church for the duration where the service will be relayed on screens."
It is not clear who exactly will be attending Tom's private funeral service, but scores of fans have expressed their gratitude towards Kelsey for allowing them to be part of the day of reflection. Kelsey has thanked Tom's fans for remaining supportive, writing shortly after her husband's death: "Words can't express how much all of your love and support means right now."
Kelsey, who has two children with Tom, Aurelia and Bodhi, organised a GoFundMe just days after he died. The idea behind the fundraising effort allows fans to donate money, rather than give gifts and flowers, which will go towards amazing causes in Tom's name to help others in need.
In the description of the fundraiser, Kelsey emotionally penned: "We simply couldn't have got through the last 2 years without the help and support we have received and if we can offer it back to others that would be the best way to honour Tom and make our two children, Aurelia and Bodhi proud.
"From the bottom of our hearts, a huge thank you. If love alone could have saved Tom, he would have lived forever..."
Tom was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour in October 2020, and was open with fans about his battle with cancer right up until his final days. Last year, Tom starred in a documentary called 'Inside My Head', where he shared his hopeful plans for the future.
With regards to a home he bought for his family of four, Tom said: "This is going to be our forever home. It's important for me that obviously the kids and Kels have got somewhere nice to grow up.
"I don't know what's going to happen with my health over the next few years, so as long as they're alright and they're all good here, that's all that matters. We're all going to grow old together here, fingers crossed."
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