Tom Parker chose to play Oasis hit Live Forever as he passed away surrounded by Wanted bandmates, friends and family
TOM Parker chose to play Oasis' Live Forever as he passed away surrounded by his The Wanted bandmates and friends and family.
The singer, 33, sadly died today after he was diagnosed with "inoperable" glioblastoma in October 2020.
Tom's wife Kelsey, who shares daughter Aurelia, two, and one-year-old son Bodhi, confirmed his passing in a heartbreaking statement on Instagram earlier this evening.
During his last moments the singer had the rock band's 1994 hit from their debut album Definitely Maybe playing out loud.
A close friend told The Sun: "You might have thought Tom would opt for something by The Wanted but Oasis' Live Forever sums him up perfectly - he was a rockstar and that's how he wants to be remembered.
"It's a real anthem to strength and defiance and some of the lyrics really speak to his struggle.
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"Like the track says, Tom really will live forever in his children, his fans and his music."
The singer had everyone he loved around him in his final moments, including his family, closest friends and bandmates Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Max George and Nathan Sykes.
Tom was given just 18 months to live after he was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020.
The singer took on several gruelling rounds of chemotherapy and 30 radiotherapy sessions.
He also underwent treatment in Spain in a bid to get fit for his band’s reunion tour.
The dad-of-two was able to perform one last time with his bandmates, and his final appearance on stage was in Liverpool this month.
Earlier today Kelsey shared a touching tribute to her husband on Instagram.
Kelsey wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side.
"Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.
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"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.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you."
