The Wanted's Tom Parker opens up about his cancer diagnosis - BBC News

Tom Parker from boy band The Wanted says he refuses to let cancer dominate his life, almost a year on from being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
The star has set up a fundraiser at the Royal Albert Hall in London which will feature Ed Sheeran, Liam Payne and McFly as well as the first appearance for more than seven years by The Wanted.
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  • @karencomunicologa4384
    @karencomunicologa43842 жыл бұрын

    Tom deserves his own miracle. For his family. For him.

  • @anatomydead

    @anatomydead

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @zairnermuller4960

    @zairnermuller4960

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadly Cancer don't care about what the person wants. I lost two friends due to cancer this year, one to gliobastoma (diagnosed early, stage 1back in 2015, died last month) and my other friend to osteosarcoma (diagnosed last year, she got chemotherapy, radiotherapy and got her leg amputated). Yet none of this was enough and she passed away last week. Both were 24. My one friend graduated as an engineer, my other friend had to drop out of school as the cancer got very aggressive. I hope Tom gets some alternative treatments as the conventional ones will only stop the cancer for a small period of time, and then it'll come back more aggressively.

  • @lm0026
    @lm00262 жыл бұрын

    This man is a legend, a legend of his Time, when he's at a party, the party never dies 🇰🇪 sending you love from Nairobi Kenya. Thank you

  • @poozer1986

    @poozer1986

    2 жыл бұрын

    A legend. Don't be so silly

  • @cordeliahamilton1061
    @cordeliahamilton10612 жыл бұрын

    Tom has passed away. So sad, and such a lovely young man. Sending heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP Tom. 😥😥

  • @sofiadf4688
    @sofiadf46882 жыл бұрын

    For 1 year since diagnosis this guy is doing incredibly well. 12 months is the usual prognosis. I wish him Many more months of good quality life.

  • @dazediss6629
    @dazediss66292 жыл бұрын

    RIP Tom, seems such a lovely lad.

  • @BinkyTheGoddessDivine
    @BinkyTheGoddessDivine2 жыл бұрын

    Awww man, that's brutal. Seems like a good guy. Why do bad things happen to good people, so many a-holes out there living a healthy life? That's so unfair.

  • @susanmansell5081

    @susanmansell5081

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well they say the devil looks after his own.

  • @poozer1986

    @poozer1986

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@susanmansell5081 what are you going on about. What a ridiculous, and frankly disgusting thing to say. It's people like you that show others that religion turns people into monsters

  • @sandie157
    @sandie1572 жыл бұрын

    A very moving interview. He's a brave young man.

  • @NarYan2904
    @NarYan29042 жыл бұрын

    I pray every day for him since finding out about his diagnosis. I pray for Tom to be granted a miracle and live a happy, healthy long life with his beautiful family. If you watch "The Wanted Life" reality show you'd never believe this guy is the joyful one he once was. He was a firecracker, the soul of the group. This is so unfair.

  • @poozer1986

    @poozer1986

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did your prayers work? Like all prayers I guess. They didn't

  • @amelieisanangel

    @amelieisanangel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@poozer1986 if prayers work for some people, don’t make fun of it. praying is how many people deal with certain situations, as u probably have strategies to deal with certain situations yourself

  • @poozer1986

    @poozer1986

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amelieisanangel prayer has literally never worked for anyone, ever. Maybe the act of praying gives comfort, but prayer itself doesn't do anything. Yes, I do have strategies to cope, but they exist in reality, and aren't wishful thinking that achieves nothing

  • @hedgehogf98
    @hedgehogf982 жыл бұрын

    His positivity is really something to admire, I have no idea how he’s holding it together so well. I have the utmost respect for him. x

  • @moradrad4491

    @moradrad4491

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who said he's holding all together That's just a 2 minute interview Behind closed doors he's probably crying all day y me y me 24 hours a day probably

  • @hedgehogf98

    @hedgehogf98

    2 жыл бұрын

    I meant he was holding it so well during the interview while discussing his diagnosis and a typically difficult day for him. I admired how open he was during the interview and his positive outlook.

  • @moradrad4491

    @moradrad4491

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hedgehogf98 he did well to smile during the interview But what u need to know is He's on lots of drugs during that interview Without the drugs he's on he'd probably wouldn't be able to even speak

  • @NarYan2904

    @NarYan2904

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@moradrad4491 you don't know him, you don't know shit about him. Don't belittle his bravery. I assure you, Tom is the last person to sit around and sulk about his life. He would never say "why me?" but would have fought it with all he has got as he is currently doing. I have been The Wanted fan for a decade and this guy is not a quitter or whiner. I won't stand any ill wor thrown towards him.

  • @moradrad4491

    @moradrad4491

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NarYan2904 shut up ye daft thing If he isn't dying with stress He isn't normal

  • @donnap2130
    @donnap21302 жыл бұрын

    My mam was diagnosed with stage 4 Glioblastoma in april this year, it's the cruelest most heartbreaking cancer..our world has been torn apart. To hear Tom talk about his battle makes me so sad, I pray for a miracle everyday

  • @CrystalShannon713

    @CrystalShannon713

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im in the exact same position - far more work needs to be done for GBM4 and especially in the UK

  • @almamatermit2529
    @almamatermit25292 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry you are going through this, Tom Parker... Be strong! Hang in there!

  • @helenamcginty4920
    @helenamcginty49202 жыл бұрын

    Im old so never heard of the band but brave young man. Honesty helps everyone. Hope all goes well for him in the future.

  • @Andy224
    @Andy2242 жыл бұрын

    RIP dear Angel 😢

  • @jacobogonzalez6383
    @jacobogonzalez63832 жыл бұрын

    This is such a tragedy, his words will never be forgotten

  • @francisthomlinson9062
    @francisthomlinson90622 жыл бұрын

    Lovely man rest in peace

  • @anthropoid2405
    @anthropoid24052 жыл бұрын

    He's a great lad, Tom. His positivity in adversity is inspirational, I know it's helping others. His wife Kelsey is also bloody brill, love and respect

  • @RegyXD
    @RegyXD Жыл бұрын

    “live today like it’s the last time” stay gold forever up there tom ❤

  • @nightingaleZzzz
    @nightingaleZzzz2 жыл бұрын

    I don‘t know him but I wish him all the best,what a brave man.

  • @dominewimbury2039
    @dominewimbury20392 жыл бұрын

    RIP Tom. So brave

  • @tyronewhitehead3123
    @tyronewhitehead31232 жыл бұрын

    It’s not fair life is cruel sorry for Toms family fiends and band mates rest in peace 🕯

  • @DhruvMalikk
    @DhruvMalikk2 жыл бұрын

    OMG, I loved The Wanted...I give my best wishes and prayers for him so that he gets better and have a healthy future

  • @mnkpop5858

    @mnkpop5858

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @poozer1986

    @poozer1986

    2 жыл бұрын

    How'd those prayers work out? Ooof

  • @abbiebrown6861
    @abbiebrown68612 жыл бұрын

    Tom is so brave. I'm praying for a miracle. Tom is an inspiration 💕🙏💕🙏

  • @Chocopanda203
    @Chocopanda2032 жыл бұрын

    Those kids will one day see how hard their dad fought and be proud...

  • @TashaBryanUK
    @TashaBryanUK2 жыл бұрын

    What a humble gentleman, I hope all guardian angels are hearing his lullaby singing voice. Rest in peace brother ⚘💜

  • @patrickstocks3576
    @patrickstocks35762 жыл бұрын

    RIP Tom Parker 1988-2022 ✝️🙏👼🏽😢😇

  • @nkipmo1154
    @nkipmo11542 жыл бұрын

    Sending lots of love to Tom!!!

  • @cynthiamatthews7655
    @cynthiamatthews76552 жыл бұрын

    So feel for everyone battling with this horrible disease. Praying for all of you ❤️

  • @daniellexx2312
    @daniellexx23122 жыл бұрын

    This is such a moving interview and I'm so inspired by how brave and positive he is! LOVE YOU TOM

  • @bonniedunbar6717
    @bonniedunbar67172 жыл бұрын

    Deepest condolences to his wife and children. He was an inspiration to everyone watching this video. Live each day to the fullest.

  • @jeniestra.
    @jeniestra.2 жыл бұрын

    I was so thrilled a few days ago when I found out The Wanted was reuniting and I had no idea about Tom's diagnosis. This is heartbreaking, I pray for him and his family.

  • @marialena2399
    @marialena23992 жыл бұрын

    Keep fighting Tom

  • @jacksonwarls9347

    @jacksonwarls9347

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello

  • @ethansharpe4130
    @ethansharpe41302 жыл бұрын

    Rest in Peace ❤️

  • @bbloodyangel1
    @bbloodyangel12 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful, inspiring and amazing man. We love ya Tom, you will kick ass with this, do not worry. ❤❤❤So excited to see the wanted thrive again, yasss, onto new and better things boys!!!

  • @ana85ist
    @ana85ist2 жыл бұрын

    A brave young man,who fought till the end...🌺

  • @emisatoo05
    @emisatoo052 жыл бұрын

    I lost my dad for lung cancer last year. I saw and got through the all things he did or worse and it has been literally soooo hard like words can’t describe it. Like I’m still in grief for the loss. I saw my dad lost his weight like Tom. I saw my dad was in much pain mentally, physically which healthy people can’t imagine. I’ve been a fan of this band since when I was a teenager and still pretty much love them. Now again have to see my favourite person battles for this shit and it really hurts me. I’m so proud of you Tom for what you achieved last night. I pray for you from bottom of my heart for overcoming this illness.

  • @RosaryJo

    @RosaryJo

    2 жыл бұрын

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, it is a tough thing to go through. I lost my Dad too to pancreatic cancer. God bless you. Xxxx

  • @MrJames19676
    @MrJames196762 жыл бұрын

    An extremely brave young man. Such a sad loss. 😔

  • @samirahassan2079
    @samirahassan20792 жыл бұрын

    Rip Tom 🙏

  • @jacolienvangalen3268
    @jacolienvangalen32682 жыл бұрын

    Rip tom parker. We going miss you

  • @StratsRUs
    @StratsRUs2 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P Heavy hearted respect.

  • @ThrealAc
    @ThrealAc2 жыл бұрын

    Here to pay my respects, rest peacefully you legend.

  • @rondonnis6588
    @rondonnis65882 жыл бұрын

    i remember him in the wanted music videos seemed like a care free fun lad. im sad to see him suffer so much and he sounds and looks weak at the moment to me, hope he recovers and can live his life again.

  • @richardgregory18
    @richardgregory182 жыл бұрын

    What a legend, Tom sorry for your devastating news but you are such a soldier brave man talking about it not asking for anything. You will help others by talking about this. What you have achieved so far will go down in history. Keep fighting. 🙏

  • @7ItalianStallion
    @7ItalianStallion2 жыл бұрын

    Cancer takes so many angels

  • @phy7s745
    @phy7s7452 жыл бұрын

    Live your life like last day I love you Tom 💜

  • @charlotteheath465
    @charlotteheath4652 жыл бұрын

    So so sad, rest in power and peace. Thinking of your beautiful family ❤

  • @SR-cz5yy
    @SR-cz5yy2 жыл бұрын

    Bless him. Wishing him well. Cancer of any sort is stressful to think about.

  • @elanhafjones
    @elanhafjones2 жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace Tom, we’ll always love you, always in our hearts!🥺❤️ Absolutely devastated💔

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass2 жыл бұрын

    Tom is such a strong person and has responded very well to treatment. Something somewhere is keeping him going. He's got this.

  • @mokinia7978
    @mokinia79782 жыл бұрын

    we love u tom, stay strong, we are all here for you!

  • @brigitnunez6735
    @brigitnunez67352 жыл бұрын

    An Amazing young man who is so brave and an inspiration to others.

  • @BusbobYt

    @BusbobYt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oof he’s dead now

  • @jc2delaga
    @jc2delaga2 жыл бұрын

    Tom we are so proud of U and our players r with U 🙏

  • @novaaspacio7
    @novaaspacio72 жыл бұрын

    🙏 for your healing, Tom. 💕

  • @eh4372
    @eh43722 жыл бұрын

    Poor guy. Stay strong mate

  • @konigkaos8090
    @konigkaos80902 жыл бұрын

    Didn’t know who he was but sounded like he stays positive to the end that takes strength.

  • @bianca93401
    @bianca934012 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P so young

  • @mickeydowns8643
    @mickeydowns86432 жыл бұрын

    rest in peace Tom🙏🙏🙏🙏😔😔😔😔

  • @beta0117
    @beta01172 жыл бұрын

    Tom will stay gold forever.

  • @AmericanDream1776
    @AmericanDream17762 жыл бұрын

    My Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in May 2015 and he passed away in March 2017. His was operable and 98% of the tumour was removed but this cancer has tenticle like features so it couldn't all be removed. Unfortunately, it grew from what was left after the operation and he went into rapid decline within a month of him passing away. So sad! Praying for him.

  • @michael-m
    @michael-m2 жыл бұрын

    From Toronto, sending my best mate. Stay strong.... Listsning to your tunes now

  • @adamsmith3131
    @adamsmith31312 жыл бұрын

    Brave man. He is an inspiration.

  • @brainsandbeauty2832
    @brainsandbeauty28322 жыл бұрын

    Aww this really touched me

  • @BlytheWorld1972
    @BlytheWorld19722 жыл бұрын

    He is fab i wish him all the best him and his wife his wife is wonder woman so supportive!

  • @tracey8698
    @tracey86982 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy,not only is he an amazing lovely sweet guy he's a fantastic dad,I've followed him on insta for ages I was so gutted to hear he was sick,keep fighting tom!!!!!!

  • @gabbyelliott-stokes9591
    @gabbyelliott-stokes95912 жыл бұрын

    Tom is just amazing. So positive.

  • @PachoMarulanda
    @PachoMarulanda2 жыл бұрын

    WOW! Tks hero to share your story. I’m so happy to find news about the band!

  • @jessygarci
    @jessygarci2 жыл бұрын

    We're all rooting for you tom! I'm all the way in American and you have touched me. I saw all those IG stories he die especially during the pandenic before he got sick. And just a funny guy and lively. Praying for him and his family. Lots of loves and hugs for him.❤❤❤

  • @afsanaparvez6112
    @afsanaparvez61122 жыл бұрын

    He so brave and such an inspiration May he recover

  • @sarcia96
    @sarcia962 жыл бұрын

    🥺 So strong and wise! Be well ❤️❤️❤️

  • @michellelovesmusic5054
    @michellelovesmusic50542 жыл бұрын

    Tom Parker is a very brave man and strong for him and his family, sending ❤️

  • @alyjahjuste1656
    @alyjahjuste16562 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P Tom Parker never heard of the band the wanted I know they are still hurting from this loss I pray for him and his family we lost a star the goal is not to live forever the goal is to create something that will R.I.P TOM PARKER

  • @hairbsb7908
    @hairbsb79082 жыл бұрын

    Rip young lad x. I have one of your albums. They say that time....I get that. I don't wanna talk either. People feeling sad about illness makes me cry. See u over the veil x that's true don't take your life for granted and be nice to everyone. I'm sorry Tom I'll be speaking to you tonight tom. I hope you hear me x

  • @ltergilywamb8106
    @ltergilywamb81062 жыл бұрын

    What an inspiration you and your wife are. So courageous. Thank you for being such a beautiful person. Well done

  • @a.856
    @a.8562 жыл бұрын

    Get well soon Tom

  • @mnkpop5858

    @mnkpop5858

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @manyord7089

    @manyord7089

    2 жыл бұрын

    You cant cure cancer, especially since its literally in his brain, just pray for him to live longer than 10

  • @michaelbolam7692
    @michaelbolam76922 жыл бұрын

    Such a positive outlook on what has undoubtedly been a tough period in his life. Massive respect to you Tom keep on pushing forward pal. 💙💪

  • @danielrichards4646
    @danielrichards46462 жыл бұрын

    On another level i really loved hearing the wanted as they did some really awesome tunes back in the day & i generally miss that where did they go they were legends in themselves they should come back too do another tune its been so long man! :( Also sad too hear that with you your a legend & you will beat this thats it keep thinking positive. :)

  • @TraceyMeli
    @TraceyMeli2 жыл бұрын

    What a brave young man, I wish him great strength and the power to defeat it x

  • @ellesunshine5597
    @ellesunshine55972 жыл бұрын

    Rip Tom 💔🙏

  • @leannbridwell1853
    @leannbridwell18532 жыл бұрын

    Focus on living fully ! Stay positive!

  • @2dronetek2
    @2dronetek22 жыл бұрын

    Omg!! This is soo sad! This wasn't even that long ago that he got the diagnosis!

  • @keepingitreal.5539
    @keepingitreal.55392 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying 😥😥😥

  • @joeltideswell7549
    @joeltideswell75492 жыл бұрын

    Sending prayers to Tom & his family. What an inspiration you are. ❤🙏❤

  • @poozer1986

    @poozer1986

    2 жыл бұрын

    How'd they work out?

  • @aishax
    @aishax2 жыл бұрын

    Love him so much

  • @estefy2114
    @estefy21142 жыл бұрын

    I lost my mother to this disease . God bless ❤️

  • @karencomunicologa4384
    @karencomunicologa43842 жыл бұрын

    Ily Tommmmm

  • @wenslyoscario9503
    @wenslyoscario95032 жыл бұрын

    His positivity💪🙏

  • @5sosyuj622
    @5sosyuj6222 жыл бұрын

    Keep fighting Tom, praying for you 🙏

  • @JohnnyNiteTrain
    @JohnnyNiteTrain2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never listened to them but I wish you the best man… cancer fuckin sucks

  • @Kiro6666
    @Kiro66662 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tom I wish you the best recovery in health peace and love God Bless I wish you the best journey to continue fighting for our Health and our family lot’s of hug’s help a lot

  • @kennethwjjones
    @kennethwjjones2 жыл бұрын

    Very brave young man. RIP fella.

  • @betheey3248
    @betheey32482 жыл бұрын

    You can hear it in his voice. Poor soul

  • @tracey8698

    @tracey8698

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know,his voice has changed hasn't it

  • @sofiadf4688

    @sofiadf4688

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really? Sounds fine to me. It seems his cancer has affected his movement in his arm but i dont detect any slurring or ptosis

  • @tracey8698

    @tracey8698

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sofiadf4688 it's not slurring you can just notice a slight change

  • @noahliasam7407
    @noahliasam74072 жыл бұрын

    Take care Tom!🙏🏽❤

  • @Barbara-yj5tl
    @Barbara-yj5tl2 жыл бұрын

    Wishing you well Tom.

  • @bengunns9500
    @bengunns95002 жыл бұрын

    RIP Tom, my condolences to his famly

  • @TC4loveandlife
    @TC4loveandlife2 жыл бұрын

    Sending prayers

  • @leannbridwell1853
    @leannbridwell18532 жыл бұрын

    Live each moment fully immersed in life love and joy !

  • @joolsfactor
    @joolsfactor2 жыл бұрын

    God Bless Him xxx

  • @lynnjones4291
    @lynnjones42912 жыл бұрын

    BLESS UP 🙌 🙏

  • @SalsaShakers
    @SalsaShakers2 жыл бұрын

    Brave, but heartbreaking! F*ck Cancer! ❤❤❤ Tom 🙏🙏🙏

  • @erikskifte8862
    @erikskifte88622 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. TOM 🙏

  • @Callofmysubzphotosho
    @Callofmysubzphotosho2 жыл бұрын

    All that counts is here and now. I’m glad you came.

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