Tom Parker's death at 33: musicians pay tribute to The Wanted singer

The English performer died on Wednesday after battling brain tumour

Tom Parker at a party for The Wanted in Los Angeles on November 19, 2012. AP

Parker, second right, with fellow members of the British boy band The Wanted in New York in 2012. AP

FILE - The Wanted's Tom Parker performs at Z100's Jingle Ball 2012 kickoff event in New York on Oct. 19, 2012. Parker died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He was 33. (Photo by Evan Agostini / Invision / AP, File)

Parker, second left, with fellow band members, from right, Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness, Max George and Siva Kaneswaran. AP

The singer revealed his diagnosis in October 2020 and underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. PA

The singer and his wife Kelsey Hardwick at the Gala night for Big The Musical, at the Dominion Theatre, London, in 2019. PA

Kelsey stood by Parker throughout his fight against his brain tumour. PA

The Wanted arrive at the 2013 Pride of Britain awards in London. PA

Parker performing at the Olympic Torch Relay concert, in Birmingham, in 2012. PA

Parker has been described by fellow artists as an incredible artist and real family man. PA

The Wanted during T4's Stars of 2011 event, at Earls Court, London. PA

Parker first found fame with The Wanted in 2009 after the band sold more than 12million records. PA

Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp and Howard Donald of Take That have paid tribute to the “bravery, fight and spirit” of Tom Parker, following his death at 33.

The Wanted star died on Wednesday surrounded by close friends and family, 17 months after announcing he had a brain tumour diagnosed.

Famous names from the worlds of music and TV shared tributes after the news was announced through his band’s social media accounts.

Actor and musician Kemp tweeted: “Tom Parker, rest in peace my love goes out to all your family and all your friends.. your bravery, your fight and your spirit will never be forgotten”.

Donald sent his condolences to Parker’s wife Kelsey and their two children.

He said on Twitter: “So young and so sad. RIP @TomParker from @thewanted. Strength and love to his family.”

Singer Joe McElderry, who won The X Factor in 2009, tweeted: “So very very sad (emoji) life can be cruel! My thoughts to his family and friends.”

TV presenter Rylan Clark also paid tribute.

“I’ve just seen the news about Tom and that’s absolutely gutting. He was such a good’un. So sad to hear," he said.

“Sending my love to Kelsey and the kids. Awful news x #RipTom x”

Union J singer JJ Hamblett called Parker an incredible artist and real family man.

“Just seen the news…I am speechless,” he said.

“Tom Parker was such a nice guy who was an incredible artist and real family man!

“Such a cruel, cruel world… RIP Tom.. you will be missed but never never forgotten”.

Parker announced in October 2020 that he had a stage-four glioblastoma diagnosed and begun radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

He appeared alongside his bandmates at a Stand Up To Cancer concert in December, marking the first time they had performed together since 2014.