The Wanted stars share support to Tom Parker after brain tumour diagnosis
Tom has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour
Following yesterday's devastating news that singer Tom Parker has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour at the age of 32, his The Wanted band mates have send public messages of support.
Tom, whose wife Kelsey is due to welcome the couple's child into the world in the coming weeks, has received lots of support from his celebrity friends and fans alike, including Nathan Sykes, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Jay McGuiness.
Sharing a number of photos from his time in The Wanted with Tom, Nathan wrote on Instagram, 'I’ve been trying to work out what to say for days, but there are simply no words. It’s just the most unbelievably cruel situation. However, Tom will attack this with the same vigour that he has with everything he has ever set his mind to.
'Both Tom and Kelsey’s strength and bravery is incredible which was shown in the interview that was published today. I love and support both Tom and Kels and I’ll be right behind them every step of the way in their fight. Please keep the whole family in your prayers and send them all the love, support and positivity you possibly can. @tomparkerofficial @being_kelsey'. (sic)
Siva also shared a public message of support, writing on his Instagram page, 'Tom and Kelsey, we are with you all the way. I know one thing. This rockstar has always given 150% with everything he does and that’s how I know we are gonna get through this. Sending you love and positivity friends. xxx'. (sic)
Max George, who is due to take part in the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing, shared a long message out to Tom, admitting he can't wait to get back on stage with his 'brother' once he is feeling better.
He said, 'First of all.. I think the bravery of Tom and Kelsey announcing their situation is incredible. It’s obviously a devastating and scary time... but for those who don’t know Tom I will say this. There is nothing that he has ever given up on and has never taken no for an answer. His heart is the size of a lions, and it is his drive and passion that has always led The Wanted and made sure we are looked after the right way.
'Speaking as a brother, a friend and a band mate.. I know that you will conquer this as you have every other challenge you have ever faced. We are all on this journey together... and I can’t wait to get back on the stage with you and the boys and have a proper celebration when you’re better. You got this my man. I love you, Kels and all the family with all my heart and I’ll be right here.❤️' (sic)
After taking part in an interview alongside his wife with OK! Magazine, Tom publicly announced the heartbreaking news of his diagnosis on Monday 12th October.
He wrote online, 'Hey guys, you know that we’ve both been quiet on social media for a few weeks and it’s time to tell you why. There’s no easy way to say this but I’ve sadly been diagnosed with a Brain Tumour and I’m already undergoing treatment. We decided, after a lot of thought, that rather than hiding away and trying to keep it a secret, we would do one interview where we could lay out all the details and let everyone know the facts in our own way. We are all absolutely devastated but we are gonna fight this all the way.
'We don’t want your sadness, we just want love and positivity and together we will raise awareness of this terrible disease and look for all available treatment options. It’s gonna be a tough battle but with everyone’s love and support we are going to beat this. Tom and Kelsey xxx @ok_mag'. (sic)
After announcing their engagement in March 2016, Tom and Kelsey went on to get married in Ridge Farm in Surrey in the Summer of 2018, surrounded by their close friends and family for their special day.
The happy couple then welcomed their first child into the world, a baby girl called Aurelia Rose in 2019, before announcing they are expecting their second child in May this year.
We are sending all of our love to Tom and his family at this difficult time. ❤️