Tom Parker was a singer who was a member of the popular UK boy band The Wanted.
- Died: Wednesday, March 30, 2022. (Who else died on March 30?)
- Details of death: Died from brain cancer at the age of 33 after being diagnosed in the summer of 2020. His death was announced by his wife Kelsey.
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Boy Band Star
Tom Parker was a singer who was a member of a Take That tribute band when he joined the UK boy band The Wanted in 2009. The Wanted were international stars, selling millions of records. Though more popular in the UK, they had hits in America including the song “Glad You Came,” which reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Glad You Came” gained popularity when it was covered on the TV show “Glee.” The group split up in 2014. In 2017, Parker played Danny Zuko in the UK tour of “Grease.” He was open and inspirational in his fight against cancer and released the documentary film “Tom Parker: Inside My Head,” in October, 2021.
Notable Quote
“There was a moment where I thought I was going to break down and have a meltdown.” “But the boys just comforted me — it was just an emotional night all around, even for the whole day and stuff.” – He told E! News after The Wanted reunited for a charity concert in his honor in September, 2021
Tributes to Tom Parker
Full Obituary: People
