‘We are going to fight this all the way’: The Wanted star Tom Parker, 32, reveals he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour
The Wanted star Tom Parker has been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The singer, 32, who is expecting his second child with wife Kelsey, said the family were ‘devastated’ but vowed to ‘raise awareness of this terrible disease’ and ‘fight this all the way.’
Posting a photo of the couple with their daughter, Aurelia Rose, 15 months, he wrote: ‘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.
Devastating: The Wanted star Tom Parker has been diagnosed with a brain tumour
‘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.’
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Growing family: The singer, 32, who is expecting his second child with wife Kelsey, said the family were ‘devastated’ but vowed to ‘raise awareness of this terrible disease’ and ‘fight this all the way
Tom and Kelsey got engaged in 2016 and tied the knot two years later in July 2018.
They welcomed daughter Aurelia Rose in July 2019 and announced they were expecting their second child, a baby boy, in June this year.