Kelsey Parker's mum posts heartbreaking message after tragic death of grandson
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KELSEY Parker's mum has broken her silence after her daughter's baby was born stillborn.
Tom Parker's widow, Kelsey, revealed the devastating news this week that her son named Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, died just one week before his due date.
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Kelsey Parker's third child was born stillborn
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Her mum, Diane, also shared a message about what happened
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Kelsey was married to The Wanted's Tom Parker until his death in 2022
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Kelsey - who announced in January she was expecting her first baby with boyfriend Will Lindsay, shared the news via a poem on Instagram.
Now her mum, Diane Whitlock, took to her own Instagram to share her thoughts about the tragic news.
"Good morning everyone. So I woke up this morning and it was a new day and I get out of bed and then I remembered Phoenix being born and his soul had already taken flight and I thought to myself people will say that life is so cruel," Diane said in a video.
"But what if we have to walk the path we walk to learn what we need to learn because I believe that everything happens for a reason and I have to believe that."
Diane added in the caption: "A special thought to beautiful Phoenix as his soul finds peace.
"Life is cruel, but we have to keep going and keep following our path."
Kelsey lost her childhood sweetheart husband Tom in 2022 aged 33 following a brain tumour diagnosis.
She shares two children, five-year-old Aurelia and Bodhi, four, with The Wanted star.
Kelsey went public with her new relationship in September last year, saying she knew her late husband would 'send the right man for her.'
The 34-year-old excitedly revealed her pregnancy in January before being pictured ring shopping with her tree surgeon boyfriend, 27, earlier this month.
Devastated Kelsey Parker announces tragic death of baby who was 'born sleeping' just a week before due date
But she delivered the worst news this week when telling her fans Phoenix had been "born sleeping."
Kelsey shared the devastating news by posting a poem to fans, "For Phoenix. Born sleeping, forever loved."
The phoenix bird symbolises immortality, resurrection and life after death.
Kelsey also wrote on Instagram: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt well wishes, I want to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share.
"But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news.
"I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space."
If you or someone you know needs support following the loss of a child, please reach out to charity Sands' helpline on 0808 164 3332.
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