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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Kelsey Parker breaks social media silence to share family photo as she heads off on holiday a month after tragically losing her third child
Kelsey Parker has taken a much-needed family holiday one month after tragically losing her third child. Tom Parker 's widow sadly suffered heartbreak in June after her unborn baby - Kelsey's first with boyfriend Will Lindsay - was 'born sleeping.' The last month has been incredibly tough for the family-of-four after the devastating news, with Kelsey sharing that they have taken some needed time out. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, she shared a family photo as she, Will and her two children with Tom - Aurelia, six, and Bodhi, four - looked out to sea in a hot location. Kelsey didn't confirm where they were, but she shouted out budget-friendly airline Jet2 for making the process so easy. The doting mum simply wrote: 'Exactly what we needed. Thank you @jet2 for making it so easy. X' In the comments section, she was showered with love by other stars, including Brooke Vincent and Gogglebox's Lisa Baggs. Last month, Kelsey took to Instagram to share her heartbreaking news. She confirmed the loss of her unborn third child, a son she had planned to name Phoenix, one week before his planned due date. Breaking the news in a poem, she wrote: '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. Taking to her Instagram stories: she added: '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'. Kelsey was left devastated after husband Tom lost his battle with brain cancer, but found love again last year, meeting Kent tree surgeon Will on a night out and announced their romance in September. The podcaster later admitted to being targeted by online trolls for moving on with her new partner. Speaking on ITV's Lorraine, in their first joint interview together in March, she explained: 'It's been three years, this is Tom's three year anniversary of his death and it's almost like people want me to feel guilty for moving on.' She added: 'I'm always going to have guilt but what's so hard is that Tom's not here anymore so what do people want me to do?', 'Our house was full of so much sadness but now it's full of happiness, the kids deserve that more than anything. 'They've been through so much, I feel like we are taking the steps forward to heal but I just want other women to feel like it's OK to move on, it's not taking anything away from the love I had for Tom.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kelsey Parker shares family holiday photo and says it's ‘just what we needed' after she tragically lost baby at 9 months
KELSEY Parker has shared a photo from her family holiday and said it's 'just what we needed' after tragically losing her baby at 9 months. The podcast host's third child, Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, was stillborn shortly before his due date. 4 Today, Kelsey, 34, shared a photo of herself with boyfriend Will, while holding her children Aurelia and Bodhi. The family were pictured looking out towards a harbour, with a mountain in the background, while dressed in summer attire. And Kelsey simply penned to fans: 'Exactly what we needed 💛 Thank you @jet2pics for making it so easy. X.' Fans flooded the comments to tell Kelsey it was 'nice to see her' on social media, with others sending the star love following the tragic loss of Phoenix. Since his death, she and partner Will Lindsay have taken time away to grieve privately as a family. Kelsey had Aurelia, as well as four-year-old Bodhi, with her late husband Tom Parker, who died of glioblastoma, a form of brain tumour, in 2022. At the end of last month, the star wanted to make sure her little girl knew how special she was, and posted a heartbreaking video montage of Aurelia growing up – starting in the arms of The Wanted star Tom as a tiny baby. Kelsey wrote alongside the video: "Aurelia means 'The Golden One' and that's what you are 🤍 you've been through so much my darling daughter, but you're the most precious little girl any mummy could wish for. "I'm so happy we got to spend this weekend celebrating your birthday and turning another year older. Devastated Kelsey Parker announces tragic death of baby who was 'born sleeping' just a week before due date "I'm beyond proud of you and the amazing young woman you're growing up to be." Kelsey shared the devastating news that her son, Phoenix, was still born by posting a poem to fans, "For Phoenix. Born sleeping, forever loved." The phoenix bird symbolises immortality, resurrection and life after death. She added next to the poem: "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." Phoenix was her first child with boyfriend Will, whom she started dating last September. At the time, Kelsey said she knew late husband Tom would 'send the right man for her.' They announced they were expecting in January. 4
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kelsey Parker shares heartbreaking update and urges her followers 'to be kind' after confirming the loss of her third child
Kelsey Parker gave a painful update on Monday and urged her followers to 'be kind' - after the loss of her third child. The podcaster, 34, suffered heartbreak in June after her unborn third child Phoenix - her first with boyfriend Will Lindsay - was 'born sleeping.' Kelsey is a parent to children Aurelia, six, and Bodhi, four, from her marriage to The Wanted singer Tom Parker, who died in 2022 following a long battle with brain cancer. On Monday she shared with her fans that the episodes of her motherhood podcast she had recorded when she was pregnant would soon start airing. She penned on her Story: '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. '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.' She is joined by McFly star Danny Jones' wife Georgia on the podcast as they discuss various parenting topics and interview other stars and experts. Her update comes after last week she paid tribute to her 'precious' daughter Aurelia on her sixth birthday, just days after revealing the tragic loss of her third child a week before its due date. Returning to Instagram for the first time since confirming their loss, the doting mother paid tribute to her eldest child by sharing a montage of the youngster's first six years, including footage of Aurelia being cradled by her late father. Captioning the emotional post, she wrote: 'Aurelia means 'The Golden One' and that's what you are... you've been through so much my darling daughter, but you're the most precious little girl any mummy could wish for. 'I'm so happy we got to spend this weekend celebrating your birthday and turning another year older. 'I'm beyond proud of you and the amazing young woman you're growing up to be.' Days earlier, Parker confirmed the loss of her unborn third child, a son she had planned to name Phoenix, one week before his planned due date. Breaking the news in a poem, she wrote: '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. Taking to her Instagram stories: she added: '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'. Followers rushed to the comments to offer their condolences, with Kate Ferdinand commenting: 'Oh Kelsey, I'm so sorry. 'You've been through so much as a family already, this feels so unfair. Thinking of you all and sending so much love'. Former Love Island contestant Faye Winter added: 'I'm so sorry, sending all my love to you, Will and the family': and Giovanna Fletcher added: 'A beautiful name for a beautiful soul. I'm so sorry for your loss Kelsey'. Parker was left devastated after husband Tom lost his battle with brain cancer, but found love again last year, meeting Kent tree surgeon Will on a night out and announced their romance in September. The podcaster later admitted to being targeted by online trolls for moving on with her new partner. Speaking on ITV's Lorraine, in their first joint interview together in March, she explained: 'It's been three years, this is Tom's three year anniversary of his death and it's almost like people want me to feel guilty for moving on.' She confirmed the loss of her unborn third child, a son she had planned to name Phoenix, one week before his planned due date She added: 'I'm always going to have guilt but what's so hard is that Tom's not here anymore so what do people want me to do?', 'Our house was full of so much sadness but now it's full of happiness, the kids deserve that more than anything. 'They've been through so much, I feel like we are taking the steps forward to heal but I just want other women to feel like it's OK to move on, it's not taking anything away from the love I had for Tom.' If you have been affected by anything in this article, please contact The Lullaby Trust on 0808 8026868.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kelsey Parker pays tribute to 'precious' daughter Aurelia on her sixth birthday as she returns to social media for the first time since confirming the loss of her third child
Kelsey Parker has paid tribute to 'precious' daughter Aurelia on her sixth birthday, just days after revealing the tragic loss of her third child a week before its due date. The podcaster is a parent to children Aurelia and Bodhi, four, from her marriage to The Wanted singer Tom Parker, who died in 2022 following a long battle with brain cancer. But she suffered further heartbreak in June after her unborn third child - Parker's first with boyfriend Will Lindsay - was 'born sleeping.' Returning to Instagram for the first time since confirming their loss, the doting mother, 34, paid tribute to her eldest child by sharing a montage of the youngster's first six years, including footage of Aurelia being cradled by her late father. Captioning the emotional post, she wrote: 'Aurelia means 'The Golden One' and that's what you are... you've been through so much my darling daughter, but you're the most precious little girl any mummy could wish for. 'I'm so happy we got to spend this weekend celebrating your birthday and turning another year older. 'I'm beyond proud of you and the amazing young woman you're growing up to be.' Days earlier, Parker confirmed the loss of her unborn third child, a son she had planned to name Phoenix, one week before his planned due date. Breaking the news in a poem, she wrote: '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. Taking to her Instagram stories: she added: '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'. Captioning the post, she wrote: 'Aurelia means 'The Golden One' and that's what you are' 'I'm so happy we got to spend this weekend celebrating your birthday and turning another year older,' she added Followers rushed to the comments to offer their condolences, with Kate Ferdinand commenting: 'Oh Kelsey, I'm so sorry. 'You've been through so much as a family already, this feels so unfair. Thinking of you all and sending so much love'. Former Love Island contestant Faye Winter added: 'I'm so sorry, sending all my love to you, Will and the family': and Giovanna Fletcher added: 'A beautiful name for a beautiful soul. I'm so sorry for your loss Kelsey'. Parker was left devastated after husband Tom lost his battle with brain cancer, but found love again last year, meeting Kent tree surgeon Will on a night out and announced their romance in September. The podcaster later admitted to being targeted by online trolls for moving on with her new partner. Breaking the news in a poem, she wrote: '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' Speaking on ITV's Lorraine, in their first joint interview together in March, she explained: 'It's been three years, this is Tom's three year anniversary of his death and it's almost like people want me to feel guilty for moving on.' She added: 'I'm always going to have guilt but what's so hard is that Tom's not here anymore so what do people want me to do?', 'Our house was full of so much sadness but now it's full of happiness, the kids deserve that more than anything. 'They've been through so much, I feel like we are taking the steps forward to heal but I just want other women to feel like it's OK to move on, it's not taking anything away from the love I had for Tom.' If you have been affected by anything in this article, please contact The Lullaby Trust on 0808 8026868.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I couldn't believe my pal Kelsey Parker could suffer any more pain… then she lost her baby & twisted trolls piled in
WHEN my phone rang yesterday afternoon, I didn't expect to hear the unimaginably tragic news that my pal Kelsey had lost her unborn child. Just three years after losing the love of her life, Tom Parker, to brain cancer, I didn't know how much more she could take - but what happened next was even more horrifying. 9 9 Since Tom's death, we've become friends as she's helped me deal with my own pain after losing my partner. I've watched her navigate grief so bravely, always prioritizing her two children, Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, as well as raising money for charity and helping other widows through their own pain. I was thrilled when she told me her and new boyfriend Will Lindsay were expecting. I wasn't the only one - not only was Kelsey, Will and the kids excited but Tom's family were so happy to add another grandchild to their family, too. It seemed like she was getting the happy ending she so deserved. But on Sunday, she revealed on Instagram the tragic death of her third baby who was " born sleeping". And even in that heartbreaking moment she was thinking of others having got a mutual pal to call me and delicately break the news to me ahead of time so I wasn't blindsided by reading it online. I'm left questioning how much heart ache can one person go through? Kelsey and Tom, a singer with The Wanted, had dated for 13 years and she told me they were ' soul mates ' in every sense of the world. To lose your husband is unimaginable but then to lose your child as well is incomprehensible. Devastated Kelsey Parker announces tragic death of baby who was 'born sleeping' just a week before due date She's named her son Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, who died just one week before his due date. Thankfully Kelsey has taken some time off from being online to grieve with the support of her loved ones. And I'm relieved because there are already trolls gleefully commenting on her pain. One has accused her of trying to 'profit' from the situation - incorrectly as she has not been paid to share the news. 'So lonely' 9 9 Another added, 'I hope she doesn't milk it like she did [after] her husband's death.' In an era where we are always being told to 'be kind' there is often little shown for her. Kelsey previously had to hit back at "sick" trolls who have accused her of "milking" spouse Tom's death for money. When she announced the news of the pregnancy alongside the well wishers there were plenty judging her for moving on too fast. One commented: 'I'm sorry but it can't just be me who thinks Kelsey, Tom Parker's widowed wife, is moving on way too fast. 'Tom hasn't even been gone three years and yet she's already got a new partner and is now pregnant? I understand we all grieve differently but this is weird to me.' A second said: 'Kelsey Parker [being] pregnant not even three years after Tom passing away makes me sick.' 9 A third added: 'She has been in such a rush since he died to find a new partner. I'm not sure a new baby is the answer to her problems.' Speaking exclusively to Fabulous in February, she told me: 'Everything now will always be bittersweet, even happy things because I'll wish Tom was part of it. "It was the same when I went public with Will, I kept thinking 'I am afraid to be happy'. But I love children and Will always wanted children. I think any child is a blessing. "And my two kids are so thrilled they are going to have a little brother or sister. 'People online don't think about the joy it's brought them. And should they not get to have a sibling because their dad died? I was so lonely and so unhappy. I feel like there are people who want me to always feel like that Kelsey Parker 'I knew I would be judged. But people who haven't lost their partner, I don't know how you can pass comment on me? I have been in such a dark place from losing Tom. "I was so lonely and so unhappy. I feel like there are people who want me to always feel like that. I feel like I do deserve to try and find a bit of happiness.' And now yet again Kelsey will be deprived of that happiness she so desires and after so much pain she should get it. Kelsey named her son after the phoenix bird which symbolises immortality, resurrection and life after death. It's an apt name as a phoenix always rises from the ashes and that's what I am sure Kelsey will do when the time is right. 9
