TOM Parker’s The Wanted bandmate Nathan Sykes has said “our lives will never be the same” as he shared an unseen backstage video of his “brother”.
The singer, 33, passed away on Wednesday afternoon after he was diagnosed with “inoperable” glioblastoma in October 2020.
Since the devastating news was confirmed by Tom’s wife Kelsey, many have rushed to social media to pay tribute to the star.
Earlier today Nathan, 28, posted a special video of the band performing their 2012 hit Gold Forever during their recent reunion tour.
Alongside the clip, the singer wrote a lengthy caption to show how much his dear friend meant to him.
Nathan said: “I can’t begin to express how I feel right now.
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“This video was taken during our last performance together in Liverpool just 2 weeks ago that will stay with me forever.
“I wasn’t sure if I was going to share this video but I thought that some of you may take comfort in seeing so much joy in one place with a few additions that have definitely made me feel all kinds of emotions today.
“Tom was the most passionate, funny, driven and inspiring person you could wish to meet and I’m so grateful that I was given the honour of being a part of his journey, and even more grateful I can call him my friend as well as one of four brothers.
“He was the reason that the band came back together and the last 6 months have been the greatest pleasure of my life.
“Our lives will never be the same …
“Thank you Tom for bringing your light to the world.
“I hope we meet again one day, rest well, brother.”
Tom sadly died after a brave battle with brain cancer yesterday.
The star has tragically left behind his wife and children two-year-old Aurelia and one-year-old Bodhi.
Tom 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.
Just last week he announced he had written a heartbreaking book about his battle.
He told fans: “My book is not about dying: It’s a book about living. It’s a book about finding hope in whatever situation you’re dealt, and living your best life no matter what.”
Yesterday Kelsey confirmed the heartbreaking news on Instagram.
Alongside a black and white snap of the rockstar, and another of their beautiful family, she 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.
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“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. I’m forever proud of you.”
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