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The Wanted’s Max George holds back tears as he fulfils Tom Parker’s wish before he died

The Wanted’s Max George holds back tears as he fulfils Tom Parker’s wish before he died

The singer offered a touching tribute to his late bandmate

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

The Wanted’s Max George holds back tears as he fulfils Tom Parker’s wish before he died.

The 'Glad You Came' hit-maker appeared on an episode of Tipping Point: Lucky Stars and offered a heartfelt tribute to his late bandmate.

After winning £6,900 for his chosen charity on the ITV show, Max dedicated his winnings to his late 'brother' Tom. Have a look:

Tom was first diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in October 2020 after suffering a series of 'unexplained' seizures during the summer months the same year.

In January 2021, Tom told fans that his brain tumour had shrunk in an Instagram update and in November he announced on Instagram that his brain tumour was under control.

He went on to have 30 rounds of chemotherapy and 30 radiotherapy sessions to treat his grade four glioblastoma and fought hard to join his bandmates on their UK tour in March 2022.

The Wanted's Max George offered a heartfelt tribute for his late bandmate and 'brother' Tom Parker.
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However, he tragically passed away that same month (30 March) aged just 33 from the inoperable brain tumour.

His bandmates, including Max, Nathan Sykes, Siva Kaneswaran and Jay McGuiness, attended Tom's funeral and served as pallbearers.

Speaking on the ITV game show after revealing he would stick with the winnings he had already won instead of risking it all for the grand £20,000 prize, Max told host Ben Shephard: "I am happy with that.

"That was the right decision. It's going to a really special charity. It is going to the Brain Tumour Charity."

The 'Chasing the Sun' singer continued: "My very, very close friend, Tom, passed away recently from a brain tumour, and they’re at the forefront of brain tumour research."

Max announced he would dedicate his winnings to the Brain Tumour Charity.
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Clearly moved by the emotional situation, the 34-year-old then thanked the host for the opportunity.

"And also, Ben, I want to say thank you to you because I asked you a while ago if we could get Tom on the show, and that's why I'm here today," he explained.

"So thanks to you. I’m really, really happy with that."

Clearing moved by Max's tribute, Ben replied: "I'm really thrilled that you got to come and play in his memory.

"I remember what a great guy he was, and he loved the show, so I am chuffed to bits you could be here for him and £6,900 will make a big difference to the charity."

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677

Featured Image Credit: ITV/Neil Mockford/GC Images/Getty

Topics: Celebrity, Music, ITV, TV And Film, Health

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.