Singer Tom Parker's devastated widow announces tragic death of new baby
Phoenix Parker-Lindsay died just one week before his due date, it was announced today.
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 – who announced in January she was expecting her first baby with boyfriend Will Lindsay – 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.'
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, who scored an Aussie hit in 2011 with his group's signature song, Glad You Came.
The family have remained dedicated to raising funds for brain tumour research in Tom's honour with an annual charity football match in his memory.
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 earlier this month, being pictured ring shopping with her tree surgeon boyfriend, 27.
Kelsey previously told how 'close' her kids are to Will – and that they have been excitedly preparing for the new baby to arrive.
In an interview with OK! Magazine in March, Kelsey described her pregnancy so far and revealed her due date to be June 30.
'It's been smooth so far', said Kelsey. 'I'm due at the end of June. I'm trying to enjoy this pregnancy more, because I think when you've been through something like I've been through, you realise how precious life is.'
'I know that sounds clichéd, but it's true. I just want to enjoy every moment of it with Will. 'When I fell pregnant with Aurelia, I thought I had my life set. I had the perfect life – I'd been with Tom since the age of 19 and had everything sorted.
'Then my world got flipped upside down and I think that teaches you how precious life is.'
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