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Jasmine Allday

Tom Parker's widow shares daughter's struggles after The Wanted star's death

Tom Parker's daughter worries her mum isn't coming back after the singer's untimely death.

Kelsey Parker has bravely stayed strong for the sake of her and Tom's two children, after The Wanted singer tragically passed away two months ago after a battle with brain cancer.

However, she admits things are hard with her kids - and that her daughter heartbreakingly still talks to her dad and worries whenever Kelsey decides to go out to work as she wonders if she'll ever get home.

Appearing on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch today, Kelsey explained the difficulties she has gone through since Tom's passing.

Tom tragically died at the age of 33 (Getty Images Europe)
He leaves behind his wife Kelsey and their two children (Kelsey Parker/Instagram)

"Aurelia does understand, she knows that her dad's gone and he's not coming back. It's hard because when I go, if I'm going to work or anything, she's like where's my mummy going, is she coming back? I think that's what's hard," she said.

"Bodhi has no clue, but Aurelia, she struggles with it so much more because she's so aware."

Kelsey also revealed that Aurelia talks to her dad, after she encouraged the little one to express how she felt.

"She does talk to him. I tell her she can talk to daddy and he's always listening, he's around all the time. And then the other day she was like daddy I love you. It's hard," she explained to host Steph McGovern.

His widow Kelsey is adamant to continue living her life for the sake of their two children (Steph's Packed Lunch/ Channel 4)

"My kids don't wake up sad, so I can't wake up sad. They're awake and they're like what's happening, what's for breakfast, what's on TV. I can't wake up sad, I'm doing it for them."

Back on March 30, Kelsey shared the tragic news that Tom had passed away at the age of 33.

"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 said.

She appeared on Steph's Packed Lunch today to pay tribute to her husband (Steph's Packed Lunch/ Channel 4)

"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. He fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you."

At the funeral, she gave a heartbreaking eulogy where she said Tom had shown their kids "how to be brave, courageous and strong".

"Even in our darkest days, we tried to stay positive. Positive Parker’s forever. The children will always know how much you loved them. And let’s be honest, they now have the best guardian angel looking over them through life and so have I," she shared.

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