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Tom Parker, born on August 4, 1988 in Bolton, United Kingdom, was a singer. Death is recorded on March 30, 2022, at the age of 33. Education on record includes Thornleigh Salesian College.
My Take
Tom Parker's story moves me every time I revisit it. As a member of The Wanted he helped deliver two UK number-one singles, then chased a solo path before his life was cut tragically short at just 33 in 2022. What stays with me is not the chart success but the courage he showed singing and living openly through illness. From Bolton to the global pop stage, he packed a great deal into a brief career. Voices like his do not simply vanish; they live on in the people who loved the songs. I count him among the genuinely good ones.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Parker
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・パーカー
- Reading
- とむ・ぱーかー
- Born
- August 4, 1988 – March 30, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Bolton, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
- University
- Thornleigh Salesian College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Parker born?
Born August 4, 1988.
When did Tom Parker die?
Died March 30, 2022, aged 33.
Where was Tom Parker from?
Tom Parker was from Bolton, United Kingdom.
What did Tom Parker do?
Tom Parker worked as singer.