In the months leading up to his death, Tom Parker assisted a family suffering from their daughter’s deadly brain tumour.

The 33-year-old musician, who died on Wednesday, March 30, connected with Amani Liaquat, 23, while they battled the same condition.

Khuram Liaquat, the father of Amani said, “Their journey, the stories of seizures and so on were almost identical so they clicked straight away. To have him keep in touch, to have almost this lifeline from Tom, gave Amani some hope and excitement.”

He added, “She was a trapped soul, completely isolated because she couldn’t go out during the pandemic when she was sick. Tom was one of the few people battling the same disease she met in person. Their exchanges turned into almost a little conversation piece.”

Tom posted on Instagram on the day of Amani’s death, “My thoughts and love are with her family. She was an incredible young lady. Bright, smart, funny and I had the greatest pleasure to meet her.”

Tom’s death was confirmed by his 32-year-old wife Kelsey, who is survived by their two children, Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one.

According to Kelsey, “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,” she added, “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.”

The band’s official Instagram account posted a statement that 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.”

They added, “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.”

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