The Wanted Mourn The Loss of Bandmate Tom Parker

The Wanted is saying goodbye to their friend and bandmate Tom Parker.

The singer sadly passed away earlier today (March 30), with his family and the rest of the group – Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran, Max George and Jay McGuinness – by his side. They shared the news on their Instagram account.

“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 band mates. Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey, and father to Aurelia and Bodhi. He was our brother, words can’t express the loss and sadness we feel. Always and forever in our hearts,” the band’s account wrote. “Tom Parker 1988-2022″

Siva also shared another note on his own account.

“Hey Tom, hope you’re having a blast up there. I am so grateful that I had a chance to witness your true courage. It has been a pleasure of my life Tommy Boy. Thank you for letting us see you light up the world. Talk to you soon and see you later. Love you brother x,” the singer wrote.

The Wanted had just recently wrapped up a March tour a couple of weeks ago.

Tom had been battling an inoperable brain tumor, which he revealed in October 2020.

Our continued thoughts go out to The Wanted and Tom Parker‘s loved ones during this time. RIP.