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Tom Parker's widow suffers more heartache as 'hero' grandad dies nine months after husband

Kelsey Parker has faced more heartache as her grandfather, Peter Morris, has died.

Tom Parker's widow's grandfather passed away at age 84 last week following a battle with cancer.

Kelsey's beloved 'hero' grandfather Peter is said to have been battling leukaemia in recent months.

Peter died the day after her documentary, Kelsey Parker: Life After Tom, aired on Thursday December 1.

He leaves behind Kelsey's nan, mum Diane and aunty Julie, who all featured in the ITVBe show.

Kelsey posted a tribute to her beloved grandfather on her Instagram page alongside a series of photos of Peter throughout his life.

Kesley's grandfather is said to have died after her documentary aired last week (ITV)

She wrote: "I’m very sad to share that we lost my beloved Grandad 2.12.22 Peter Morris. My Grandad. My hero.

"He was like a Dad to me and raised me and my brother Sammy as his own. He set us on the right path with his knowledge of life and I am forever grateful to him."

The death of Kelsey's grandad comes nine months after Tom's passing (Getty Images Europe)

Kelsey added: "The funniest, wittiest, caring man known. He was so proud of his family. A dedicated family man who was always there when you needed him.

"My Grandad had the most infectious laugh and it makes me smile when I think of it now. My babies adored their Great Grandad Peter and he adored them.

"Grandad, thank you for being you and being my biggest supporter ever. I will miss your stories, your lectures on life, your cycling stories and your pure wind up self!"

Kelsey posted a tribute to her beloved grandad Peter as she shared the news on Instagram (@being_kelsey/Instagram)

Mum-of-two Kelsey added how her grandfather has now been reunited with her husband Tom, following his death in March.

"I know you’re up there now with Tom and your boy Neil having a glass of red," she wrote. "This isn’t goodbye, just good night. Ta lah".

Kelsey's comments were soon flooded with messages of condolence and support from friends and fans as one wrote: "Sorry for your loss Kelsey".

Kelsey said her grandfather was her 'hero' (@being_kelsey/Instagram)
Kelsey's husband Tom died in March this year (Getty Images Europe)

"So sorry to hear this Kelsey, sending lots of love," a second added alongside a red heart emoji.

And a third said: "So sorry, thoughts are with you all xxxx".

Kelsey faced heartache earlier this year as her beloved husband, The Wanted star Tom, died age 33 following a brave battle with cancer.

Tom had been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, called a glioblastoma, while Kelsey was pregnant with their second child in 2020.

Tom and Kelsey share two children together (Kelsey Parker/Instagram)

Singer Tom leaves Kelsey and their two children Aurelia, three, and Bodhi, two.

In a brave documentary, Kelsey recently opened up about her grief and revealed she no longer listens to The Wanted's songs.

"I can't listen to The Wanted songs, I can't do it," she said. "The kids want to play Glad You Came.

"And I'm like, 'No, Glad You Came is banned'. Tom was the most amazing singer and I just loved listening to him."

"I find it so hard now when I find his music. He was just such a talented, talented man. He would just sit in his studio for hours on end just playing the same bit of music, like the same eight bars on repeat and it used to drive me absolutely crazy.

"But, do you know what, I would give anything to listen to him up in that studio one last time."

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