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Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Kelsey Parker's heartbreaking tribute to baby after he was stillborn at nine months
Kelsey Parker has shared a deeply emotional message with fans following the tragic loss of her stillborn son at nine months. Kelsey Parker has shared a poignant message with her followers after the heartbreaking loss of her baby at nine months. In a recent Instagram update, she disclosed that despite her tragic circumstances, episodes of her podcast Mum's The Word, which were recorded while she was pregnant, will be released. Kelsey, aged 34, shared: "Before I gave birth to Phoenix, I had recorded a lot of podcasts for my @mumstheword_pod before going off on maternity leave. "I want to thank the lovely team for checking in and being patient to put some episodes out that were during my pregnancy." She continued: "Over the next couple of months these episodes will air. They were part of my journey so I didn't want to not share them, and they all have incredible guests with really important stories and messages. Please take the time to listen to these episodes and remember to be kind when doing so." The podcast, co-hosted by Kelsey and Georgia Jones, delves into the realities of parenting, featuring frank discussions with well-known personalities and specialists. On June 22, Kelsey delivered the sombre news that her third child was stillborn, revealing it was a boy named Phoenix. The 34 year old podcast presenter, who was expecting her third child with partner Will Lindsay, conveyed the sorrowful announcement on her Instagram, reports the Mirror. In a touching homage to her son, Kelsey posted a simple yet profound caption: "Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved", accompanied by an emotive poem titled For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved. The poem shared: "The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight. "We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You'll live in hearts that won;t ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You'll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear." In a subsequent Instagram story, Kelsey penned: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted 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. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family." Only days before her poignant revelation, Kelsey had joyfully displayed her baby bump at the Elio UK Gala screening at Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square, accompanied by her children on Sunday 17th June. Kelsey is the mother of Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, whom she shares with The Wanted's Tom Parker. Tom sadly passed away from brain cancer in 2022 at the age of 33, leaving behind his family four years into their marriage. She had shared with the Mirror in January her delight at expecting a third child at the family home in South East London, which she now shares with tree surgeon Will after finding romance again last September. Admitting that the baby, which would have been Will's first child, was a "happy accident", Kelsey revealed she was carefully preparing Aurelia and Bodhi for their new sibling, whilst also breaking the wonderful news to Tom's relatives. Tom's mum Noreen, she explained at the time, had instantly offered her support. "All I care about is that both our families and Tom's family are happy. Noreen is the most amazing lady. After Tom passed, she said to me, as long as you're happy Kels, whatever you do, we will always support you and be happy for you.' We've all been through so much together. But I'm here and bringing another baby into the world." Discussing their shared commitment to preserving Tom's memory for the children, Will also spoke during the January interview. "I'm over the moon. This is something I've wanted for a long time. I couldn't be happier and I know Kelsey is going to be an amazing mum, as she already is." Addressing her experience of discovering new love whilst cherishing Tom's memory, Kelsey was equally honest about navigating grief and embracing single motherhood at such a young age. "If I dwelled on everything that's happened, I wouldn't be here," she shared with the Mirror, her words heavy with emotion. "Tom was my soulmate. I'm still angry he's gone. But I can't live in sadness. Tom wouldn't want that."
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kelsey Parker posts incredibly brave announcement three weeks after losing baby
On June 22, Kelsey Parker tragically announced that her third child was stillborn in a heartbreaking post just months after announcing her pregnancy Kelsey Parker has shared a deeply emotional message with fans following the tragic loss of her baby at nine months. In a new Instagram post, she revealed that episodes of her podcast Mum's The Word, recorded during her pregnancy, will still be released. Kelsey, 34, announced: 'Before I gave birth to Phoenix, I had recorded a lot of podcasts for my @mumstheword_pod before going off on maternity leave. I want to thank the lovely team for checking in and being patient to put some episodes out that were during my pregnancy." She added: 'Over the next couple of months these episodes will air. They were part of my journey so I didn't want to not share them, and they all have incredible guests with really important stories and messages. Please take the time to listen to these episodes and remember to be kind when doing so.' The series, which Kelsey co-hosts with Georgia Jones, explores parenting through candid conversations with celebrities and experts. On June 22, Kelsey announced the tragic news that her third-born child was stillborn - and that it was a little boy, named Phoenix. The podcast host, 34, who was expecting her third child with her partner Will Lindsay, broke the devastating news on her Instagram. Kelsey's heartbreaking tribute to her son included one simple heartbreaking caption: 'Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved', alongside a moving poem, entitled For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved. The poem read: 'The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight. 'We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You'll live in hearts that won;t ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You'll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear.' In a second Instagram story, Kelsey wrote: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted 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. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family." Just days previous to her heartbreaking announcement, Kelsey had happily showed off her baby bump as she attended the Elio UK Gala screening at Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square with her children on Sunday 17th June. Kelsey shares children Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with The Wanted star Tom Parker, who tragically died from brain cancer in 2022 at the age of 33, four years after they married. She had opened up to the Mirror in January about her excitement at welcoming a third child into the family home in South East London which she now shares with tree surgeon Will, after finding love again last September. Confessing that the baby, which would have been Will's first child, was a "happy accident", Kelsey said she was gently preparing Aurelia and Bodhi for a new sibling, and sharing the joyous news with Tom's family. Tom's mum Noreen, she said at the time, had immediately given her blessing. "All I care about is that both our families and Tom's family are happy. Noreen is the most amazing lady. After Tom passed, she said to me, as long as you're happy Kels, whatever you do, we will always support you and be happy for you.' We've all been through so much together. But I'm here and bringing another baby into the world." Revealing that they were both committed to keeping Tom's memory alive for the children, Will also revealed in the January interview. "I'm over the moon. This is something I've wanted for a long time. I couldn't be happier and I know Kelsey is going to be an amazing mum, as she already is." Speaking about finding new love while holding onto Tom's memory, Kelsey was also candid about her journey through grief and into single motherhood at a young age. "If I dwelled on everything that's happened, I wouldn't be here," she told the Mirror poignantly. "Tom was my soulmate. I'm still angry he's gone. But I can't live in sadness. Tom wouldn't want that."
Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kelsey Parker's mum's heartbreaking message after tragic stillbirth of grandson
Tom Parker's widow Kelsey Parker recently shared the devastating news that her third-born child, Phoenix, was stillborn Kelsey Parker's mum shared a heartbreaking message with followers after Kelsey, who was expecting a son with her new partner Will Lindsay, broke the devastating news that her third-born child was stillborn. She told her son, Phoenix, that "you will forever be loved" in a heartfelt poem posted on her social media page. "Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved', alongside a moving poem, entitled For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved. The poem read: 'The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight. 'We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You'll live in hearts that won;t ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You'll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear.' In a second Instagram story, Kelsey wrote: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted 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. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family." And now, Kelsey's mother Diane took to her own page to share a video she filmed about her late grandson. Diane said: "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. "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." She captioned the thoughtful message: "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 had happily showed off her baby bump as she attended the Elio UK Gala screening at Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square with her children on Sunday 17th June. The family outing came after Kelsey shared her appreciation for Will earlier this month in an Instagram post, in which she said she was ''full of gratitude' for her partner and thanked him for his help with her young children. She included a series of loved-up photos of them together, including one of them on holiday, and photos of Will with Aurelia and Bodhi - who she shared with the late Tom Parker.
