Tom Parker

2022 - 3 - 30

The Wanted

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Tom Parker obituary (The Guardian)

Low-key, witty singer of the Wanted who found a post-boyband career in reality TV and the vlogosphere.

“We were happiest when we were on stage, [but] it was all this shit with politics, the record label and too many opinions that caused friction,” he said in 2018. During that year, he kept his hand in by appearing as featured vocalist on the track Fireflies by the former N-Dubz rapper Richard Rawson, but by the time he was ready to fully relaunch, he had missed the golden hour when being an ex-member of the Wanted might have ignited interest. Parker later claimed that when he joined the Wanted, “pop music wasn’t even on my radar”, but in reality it had been for several years. In the singer Tom Parker’s judgment, their time at the top had been “like Beatlemania”, but that was an overestimate. Life in the Wanted, whom he joined after beating 1,000 other hopefuls at an audition in 2009, had been constrictive. In the short term, it is to sell as much “product” – from albums to dolls – as possible.

Tom Parker: 'Incredible' The Wanted singer praised by cancer charities (BBC News)

Parker, 33, who died of brain cancer, was "amazing" at raising awareness and funding, charities say.

I'm forever proud of you." She said in terms of fundraising for "vital" research, the goal was to "try and move the field on an improved the output of these patients". Ms Dauncey said it was "incredible that he was so public about his illness, and that he was happy to share his journey".

The Wanted's Tom Parker dies | Complete Music Update (Complete Music Update)

The Wanted's Tom Parker has died, aged 33, eighteen months after announcing that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

Parker joined The Wanted in 2009, following mass auditions to find members for the group which were orchestrated by Jayne Collins, who had put together The Saturdays two years earlier. Following Parker’s cancer diagnosis in 2020, The Wanted began discussing a reunion, announcing their return in September last year. Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence”. “Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. A statement posted on the band’s social media accounts yesterday read: “Max, Jay, Siva, Nathan and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and premature loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away peacefully at lunchtime today surrounded by his family and his bandmates. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible.

The Wanted lead tributes to Tom Parker (Independent Online)

The Wanted have led the tributes to their bandmate Tom Parker following his death from brain cancer.

“A leading man, an incredible husband and father and a great friend to name a few. Sending my thoughts out to his family and his brothers in The Wanted ❤️— Liam (@LiamPayne) March 30, 2022 Sending my thoughts out to his family and his brothers in The Wanted."

The Wanted singer Tom Parker, 33, has died (News24)

Parker's wife Kelsey confirmed the singer died on Wednesday after battling stage four glioblastoma brain tumour. Parker was diagnosed with an inoperable ...

Tom Parker 1988-2022," they wrote. Thank you to everyone who has supported his care throughout; he fought until the very end. Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world, and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.

'Our hearts are broken': The Wanted's Tom Parker dead at 33 (The South African)

The Wanted's lead singer Tom Parker tragically passed away at the age of 33 on 30 March following a long battle with brain cancer.

Always and forever in our hearts,” the band continued. “They pulled the curtain around my bed and said, ‘It’s a brain tumor.’ All I could think was, ‘F**king hell!’ I was in shock. “We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children. Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence,” she wrote. Tom was first diagnosed with brain cancer in October 2020. Kelsey Parker, the wife of singer Tom Parker confirmed his death via a heartbreaking statement on 30 March. The Wanted’s lead singer passed away after a long battle with a brain tumour.

The Wanted's Tom Parker Dead at 33 After Brain-Cancer Diagnosis (Vulture)

The Wanted's Tom Parker died at 33 due to brain cancer. The singer previously revealed his diagnosis in 2020, and had been receiving treatment.

The singer announced in March that his memoir, Hope, would be released on July 21. A single off that album, “Glad You Came,” also reached No. 1 in the U.K. and became a crossover hit in the U.S., where it peaked at No. 3. Parker joined the Wanted in 2009 after a massive audition process; he’d previously auditioned for The X-Factor. The group released its debut single, “All Time Low,” in 2010, which hit No. 1 in the U.K. A self-titled album followed later that year, with a follow-up, Battleground, in 2011. The band’s first performance back was at a cancer charity concert organized by Parker. After receiving treatment for his brain tumor, Parker said last November that his condition was “stable.” The group released a third album, Word of Mouth, in 2013, and went on hiatus after a 2014 tour. Parker continued to perform while the Wanted was on hiatus, including in a U.K. tour of Grease in 2017.

Celebrities and supporters pay tribute to Tom Parker (Brain Tumour Research)

Ed Sheeran has led the music industry in sending “thoughts and love” to Tom Parker's family, following the death of The Wanted singer.

Sending love and prayers to his family and friends xx RIP xx” A lovely young man with a young family and everything to live for. Khuram Liaquat, who welcomed Tom into his home to visit his daughter Amani before she died from a GBM, wrote on Twitter: “Tom Parker from The Wanted visited us for his cancer docu. RIP @TomParker from @thewanted. Strength and love to his family.” Actor and musician Martin Kemp, who has been treated for a brain tumour himself, tweeted: “Tom Parker, rest in peace my love goes out to all your family and all your friends... Sheeran wrote on Instagram: “So sad to hear of Tom’s passing.

Tom Parker given terminal cancer diagnosis on his own because of ... (Daily Mail)

The Wanted pop star and father-of-two was told he had stage four glioblastoma in September 2020, six weeks after he started suffering seizures.

Tom said he hoped to help increase funding for treatment and research by speaking out about his own experience. Senator John McCain was diagnosed with one in July 2017. Glioblastoma has a notoriously poor prognosis, with patients usually only living for 12 to 18 months after a diagnosis. Last October he performed with The Wanted for the first time in seven year at a star-studded charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of brain cancer research. 'I never met Tom, but was touched at how, in the face of his own diagnosis and treatment, he bravely used his platform to raise vital awareness of brain tumours. Speaking in October last year, Tom said he was shocked by the lack of investment in GMB treatment in the UK. The tumor is made up of a mass of cells growing quickly in the brain, and in most cases patients have no family history of the disease. Dr Babcar Cisse, a neurosurgeon at the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, told Daily Mail Online in July 2017: 'By the time a glioblastoma is diagnosed, microfibers can spread to the rest of the brain which an MRI would not spot. Last October he performed with The Wanted for the first time in seven year at a star-studded charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall (pictured) in aid of brain cancer research Tom — who had private care on top of the chemotherapy and radiotherapy offered by the health service — slammed the options available on the NHS last year Tom — who had private care on top of the chemotherapy and radiotherapy offered by the health service — slammed the options available on the NHS last year. Due to the pandemic rules in place at the time, his then-pregnant wife and daughter were not allowed to be with him when he was given the heartbreaking diagnosis at a hospital in Norwich.

Tom Parker: The Wanted bandmates pay tribute to 'funny, driven and ... (Sky News)

Bandmate Nathan Sykes said "our lives will never be the same" and thanked his friend for "bringing light to the world".

Love you brother." He wrote: "Hey Tom, hope you're having a blast up there. Bandmate Nathan Sykes said "our lives will never be the same" and thanked his friend for "bringing light to the world".

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