The Games star Max George shares touching tribute to The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker with unseen pic

MAX George has shared a touching tribute to his late bandmate Tom Parker.

The Wanted singer Tom tragically passed away in March after a brave battle with brain cancer.

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The 33-year-old left behind children Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, as well as his wife Kelsey, 32.

Tom also left his loyal bandmates Max, Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran and Jay McGuinness.

Max, 33, who is set to star in new ITV show The Games, took to his Instagram page to share a never-before-seen snap of the pair perched on a sofa.

Glad You Came singer Max can be seen wrapping one arm around Tom in a big hug while giving the thumbs up to the camera with his other hand.

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In a hugely emotional caption, he wrote: "Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart."

His followers were quick to offer support, with one simply writing: "Love ya buddy xxx."

Another posted: "The friendship and true love you have for one another will never end bless you all #maxgeorge x"

A third then posted: "The most special friendship. Soulmates forever. Sending you so much love Max ❤️❤️" as one continued: "Bless you. Absolutely heartbreaking. Xx."

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One then referred to the pair's nickname as they wrote: "The most beautiful friendship imaginable.

"He’ll always be right by your side ❤️ Tomax foreverrrrr."

Meanwhile, Tom's devastated wife Kelsey broke the sad news as she told The Sun in March: "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.

"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."

The star was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020 and given just 18 months to live.

But brave Tom beat the odds after undergoing several gruelling rounds of chemotherapy and 30 radiotherapy sessions.

Earlier this year, Tom announced he had written a heartbreaking book about his battle.

Tom revealed in October 2020 that he had an inoperable stage 4 glioblastoma - which doctors described as “the worst case scenario”.

The star had been undergoing treatment in Spain that meant he was forced to pull out of the start of the boyband's UK tour.

But he did make an appearance at the later dates where he performed while sitting on a throne.

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Welcoming him to the stage, Nathan, 28, told the crowd: "Give it up for Tom Parker" as the crowd erupted in rapturous applause.

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He joined The Wanted in 2009, with the band going on to score 10 UK Top 10 singles and three Top 10 albums.

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