The Wanted’s Tom Parker has become a father for the second time, band member Max George has confirmed.
The exciting news comes just weeks after Tom, 32, revealed that he has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
Tom his wife Kelsey are already parents to a little girl, and the trio welcomed their fourth family member last week.
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Max George appeared on ITV talk show Lorraine on Tuesday morning alongside dance partner Dianne Buswell to talk about their upcoming routine on the BBC dancing show.
Conversation quickly turned to Max’s pal Tom as the Scottish host asked how the singer is doing following his shock diagnosis.
Max told Lorraine: “I spoke to him [Tom] yesterday. He’s doing great.
Tom Parker and wife Kelsey have become parents for the second time (Image: Instagram/tomparkerofficial)
“Kelsey gave birth to their second child last week.
“Tom is a fighter.”
Pop star Tom broke the heartbreaking news to his social media followers on October 12 with a difficult message.
It read: “Hey guys, you know that we’ve both been quiet on social media for a few weeks and it’s time to tell you why.
“There’s no easy way to say this but I’ve sadly been diagnosed with a brain tumour and I’m already undergoing treatment.
Tom’s pal Max George confirmed the happy news on Lorraine on Tuesday
“We decided, after a lot of thought, that rather than hiding away and trying to keep it a secret, we would do one interview where we could lay out all the details and let everyone know the facts in our own way.”
Tom’s message continued: “We are all absolutely devastated but we are gonna fight this all the way.
“We don’t want your sadness, we just want love and positivity and together we will raise awareness of this terrible disease and look for all available treatment options.
“It’s gonna be a tough battle but with everyone’s love and support we are going to beat this.”
Tom shot to fame as part of boyband The Wanted
Tom first spoke about his shocking diagnosis earlier this month as he begins radiotherapy and chemotherapy to try and prolong his life.
The Glad You Came hitmaker and his family were enjoying a break in Norwich over the summer, however he suffered weeks of unexplained seizures and eventually got a test.
Doctors broke the news that he had a tumour that was known as a grade four glioblastoma, saying it was “the worst case scenario”.
And in an upsetting blow, life expectancy for someone suffering with the diagnosis is between just three to 18 months.
The devastated dad told OK! magazine: “I’m still in complete shock, it’s so much to take in.”
“I knew something wasn’t right, but I never expected it to be this. You never think this will happen to you.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
