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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
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelsey Parker says third pregnancy taught her 'how precious life is' before son was tragically 'born sleeping'
Kelsey Parker spoke about how her third pregnancy helped her appreciate the fragility of life — a sentiment made even more poignant after she announced her son Phoenix was 'born sleeping' just a week before her due date. The podcaster, 34, shared the devastating news on Sunday, revealing she and her partner Will Lindsay had named their baby boy Phoenix. In a statement posted to Instagram, she wrote that their son had been 'born sleeping.' Kelsey, who lost her husband Tom Parker to brain cancer in 2022, had previously said that carrying a new life after grief had shifted her perspective on what really matters. Speaking to OK! Magazine earlier this year, she said: '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". She added: '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.' The presenter is mum to daughter Aurelia, five, and son Bodhi, four, whom she shared with the late singer from boyband The Wanted. Tom Parker died in March 2022 at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Parker first revealed she was expecting her third child in January, her first with Lindsay, and on Sunday shared an Instagram post with the news that her son was 'born sleeping'. She shared a poem on Instagram, which began: 'For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved,' with a caption: 'Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved.' After sharing the post, Parker also put up an Instagram story which read: '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.' If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Sands. You can call them on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline@
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kelsey Parker supported by Giovanna Fletcher, Kate Ferdinand and Paul C Brunson after she reveals baby's tragic death
KELSEY Parker is being supported by a slew of celebrity pals after opening up the tragic death of her baby. The devastated mum of two's support network has come out in full force to share her sorrow after she bravely announced her third baby was "born sleeping" just a week before its due date. 6 6 6 Kelsey, 34, took to Instagram to reveal the name of her third child, Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, alongside a heart-wrenching poem on her loss. She shared the news by posting the piece to fans, which read: "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 social media: "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." After uploading the raw message, her followers were on hand to offer support and messages of condolence. Kate Ferdinand then posted: "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." Kelsey Parker mum-shamed for admitting she doesn't put suncream on her kids She was referring to the fact that Kelsey lost her childhood sweetheart husband Tom Parker in 2022 aged 33 following a brain tumour diagnosis. Tom was aged just 33 when he died of glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, just 18 months after diagnosis. She shares two children, five-year-old Aurelia and Bodhi, four, with The Wanted star. 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. Married At First Sight expert and podcast host Paul Carrick-Brunson then shared his close bond with Kelsey, and wrote: "Kelsey, I'm heartbroken for you. "Over the last year, I've had the privilege of getting to know your strength, your grace, and the immense love you carry. "This loss is beyond words. I'm holding you and your family in my heart. May you feel surrounded by love as you begin to heal." Giovanna Fletcher then put: "A beautiful name for a beautiful soul. I'm so sorry for your loss Kelsey." The trio were just a handful of celebs who sent their best wishes, with fellow mum and TOWIE alum Amy Childs who added: "I'm so sorry for your loss Kelsey." Fans were also quick to add their messages of sadness. KELSEY'S JOURNEY Kelsey went public with her new relationship in September last year, saying she knew her late husband Tom would 'send the right man for her.' She excitedly revealed her pregnancy in January before being pictured ring shopping with her tree surgeon boyfriend, 27, earlier this month. Yet just days ago, her "haunting" words about pregnancy came to light. Kelsey said in March that she was trying to enjoy every moment of her pregnancy after losing her husband to a brain tumour in 2022 taught her "how precious life is". Speaking to OK! Magazine earlier this year, then-pregnant Kelsey said: "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." 6 6 6
