EXCLUSIVE: Tom Parker of The Wanted died without writing a will when he lost 18-month cancer battle aged 33 but left £70,000 to his widow Kelsey
- The tragic boyband rocker passed on a net value of £71,500 in his estate
- He died on March 30 2022 with estate issued just under a year later, on March 15
- He left behind wife Kelsey and two young children Aurelia, three, and Bodhi, one
The Wanted singer Tom Parker was unable to make a valid will before he died, leaving £70,000 to his widow Kelsey.
The married father-of-two died aged 33 in March last year following an 18-month battle with brain cancer.
The tragic boyband rocker passed on a net value of £71,500 in his estate, published a year after his death.
His estate had a gross value of £835,500 – meaning that he had £764,000 in liabilities, such as debts, funeral expenses and mortgages, when he died.
Without a will, his estate was passed to his administrator – his wife Kelsey.
The tragic boyband rocker passed on a net value of £71,500 in his estate, published a year after his death. His will had a gross value of £835,500 – meaning that he had £764,000 in liabilities, such as debts, funeral expenses and mortgages, when he died
He left behind his wife Kelsey, 33 and his two young children Aurelia, three, and Bodhi, one. He died on March 30 2022 with his estate issued just under a year later, on March 15
Parker was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in October 2020 and was given just 12 months to live.
11 months later, in September 2021, he sang at the Stand Up 2 Cancer show at the Royal Albert Hall and even set off with his bandmates on a Greatest Hits tour when his tumour was confirmed as ‘stable’.
He left behind his wife Kelsey, 33, and his two young children Aurelia, three, and Bodhi, one.
He died on March 30 2022 with his estate issued just under a year later, on March 15.
In his last moment the singer listened to Oasis’ 1994 hit Live Forever, from their debut album Definitely Maybe.
Following his death Kelsey said : ‘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.’
Parker was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in October 2020 and was given just 12 months to live. 11 months later, in September 2021, he sang at the Stand Up 2 Cancer show at the Royal Albert Hall and even set off with his bandmates on a Greatest Hits tour. Pictured: Parker was forced to use a wheelchair and remain seated when playing with the band
Date night: Kelsey Parker, 32, was spotted enjoying a date with new boyfriend Sean Boggans on Valentine’s Day
She went on to thank everyone who has cared for Tom during his illness, adding that he fought the disease until the very end.
A statement posted on the band’s official Instagram account read: ‘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.’
At the start of March she marked Brain Tumour Awareness Month with a snap of her and Tom posted on her Instagram.
Last month Kelsey enjoyed a double date with her new boyfriend Sean Boggans on Valentine’s Day.
Sean has spent time behind bars after fatally punching Shaun McDermott, 44, during a heated argument over a taxi outside the Havering Oak pub in Romford, Essex.
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