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The Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kelsey Parker shares heartbreaking update after she tragically lost baby at 9 months
KELSEY Parker has given her followers a heartbreaking update following the loss of her baby at nine months. The podcast host's third child, Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, was stillborn shortly before his due date. Today, Kelsey, 34, took to Instagram to share that episodes of hermotherhood podcast she recorded while pregnant will still air over the coming months. She wrote: "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." The popular weekly podcast sees Kelsey and close pal Georgina Jones talk all things parenting and features celebrity guests and experts. Today's episode starred Emma Armstrong, who's better known as The Naked Doula online. Kelsey's statement follows her bravely celebrating her six-year-old daughter Aurelia's birthday following her tragic loss. 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. Paying tribute to her eldest child, Kelsey posted a video montage of Aurelia growing up – beginning with a picture of her in Tom's arms as a baby. Other precious moments included birthday parties, playing in a buggy with Bodhi, giggling with her mum on the sofa, and dressing up like a princess on a bouncy castle. Kelsey wrote alongside the video: "Aurelia means 'The Golden One' and that's what you are [heart emoji] 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." Former Towie star Nathan Massey was one of the first to send a comment wishing Aurelia a special day, writing: "Happy bday you little menace." Soap stars Louisa Lytton and Brooke Vincent posted strings of heart emojis, while Kelsey's Mum's The Word podcast co-host Georgia Jones adding: "Happy birthday to the cutest little diva I know." Kelsey shared the devastating news that her son, Phoenix, was still born last week, posting a poem to fans, "For Phoenix. Born sleeping, forever loved." The phoenix bird symbolises immortality, resurrection and life after death. She added: "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. 5 5
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kelsey Parker's mum posts heartbreaking message after tragic death of grandson
KELSEY Parker's mum has broken her silence after her daughter's baby was born stillborn. Tom Parker's widow, Kelsey, revealed the devastating news this week that her son named Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, died just one week before his due date. 4 4 Kelsey - who announced in January she was expecting her first baby with boyfriend Will Lindsay, shared the news via a poem on Instagram. Now her mum, Diane Whitlock, took to her own Instagram to share her thoughts about the tragic news. "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," Diane said in a video. "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." Diane added in the caption: "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 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. 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 being pictured ring shopping with her tree surgeon boyfriend, 27, earlier this month. Devastated Kelsey Parker announces tragic death of baby who was 'born sleeping' just a week before due date But she delivered the worst news this week when telling her fans Phoenix had been "born sleeping." 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 also 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." If you or someone you know needs support following the loss of a child, please reach out to charity Sands' helpline on 0808 164 3332. 4
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Kelsey Parker announces loss of newborn baby Phoenix
Kelsey Parker, the widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, has announced the "earth-shattering news" that her newborn baby has a podcaster, actress and entrepreneur, posted a poignant poem for the baby boy named Phoenix, titled Born Sleeping, Forever was accompanied by a caption saying: "Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved."Last week, the 35-year-old said on TikTok that she was 38 weeks pregnant. She has two children with boy band star Parker, who died in 2022, and is now in a relationship with Will Lindsay. The heartbreaking poem began: "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."In a separate message, Parker added: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heart-felt 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."Love always, Kelsey, Will and The Parker Family."Parker co-hosts the Mum's The Word podcast, and runs a performing arts school in Kent, wellbeing retreats, and a family travel 2023, she published a book titled With And Without You, about the first year after the death of Instagram bio describes her occupation as: "Being a mum, running a business & dealing with grief."About one in every 250 birth results in a stillbirth, which is defined as when a baby is born dead after 24 weeks of pregnancy, according to the you have been affected by the issues raised in this article, the BBC's Action Line has details of advice and support services.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelsey Parker suffers tragic loss of third child
Kelsey Parker's third child has been "born sleeping". The 34-year-old podcaster has announced the devastating news her and boyfriend Will Lindsay's son, who they named Phoenix, was stillborn, just a week before his due date. Kelsey - who has Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with her late husband Tom Parker - shared a poem about her baby on Instagram, which was captioned: "Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved." The short verse read: "The 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." Shortly after announcing the news, Kelsey took to her Instagram Story to thank fans in advance for their messages of support but explained she and her family would be in need of some "space and time" to grieve. She 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." Kelsey recently defended herself from criticism she had moved on too quickly after Tom died from a brain tumour in 2022. She told Closer magazine: "Will's been amazing. He embraces Tom. But the bad comments stick with you. "I think coming to our life must have been a lot, but again, I think Will was the perfect person because he doesn't overthink it. "People will ask, 'Is Will jealous of Tom?' He doesn't feel that way about Tom, which I was always worried about, because my love for Tom is obviously like beyond." And Kelsey believes the late Wanted singer "picked" the tree surgeon for her. She said: "I do feel like Tom actually picked him. I think he was like, 'He's great. He's perfect for her.' "
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelsey Parker suffers tragic loss of third child
Kelsey Parker's third child has been "born sleeping". The 34-year-old podcaster has announced the devastating news her and boyfriend Will Lindsay's son, who they named Phoenix, was stillborn, just a week before his due date. Kelsey - who has Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with her late husband Tom Parker - shared a poem about her baby on Instagram, which was captioned: "Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved." The short verse read: "The 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." Shortly after announcing the news, Kelsey took to her Instagram Story to thank fans in advance for their messages of support but explained she and her family would be in need of some "space and time" to grieve. She 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." Kelsey recently defended herself from criticism she had moved on too quickly after Tom died from a brain tumour in 2022. She told Closer magazine: "Will's been amazing. He embraces Tom. But the bad comments stick with you. "I think coming to our life must have been a lot, but again, I think Will was the perfect person because he doesn't overthink it. "People will ask, 'Is Will jealous of Tom?' He doesn't feel that way about Tom, which I was always worried about, because my love for Tom is obviously like beyond." And Kelsey believes the late Wanted singer "picked" the tree surgeon for her. She said: "I do feel like Tom actually picked him. I think he was like, 'He's great. He's perfect for her.' "
