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Kelsey Parker welcomes newborn son River following stillbirth of baby Phoenix
Kelsey Parker, the widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, has welcomed a newborn son named River after experiencing a stillbirth of her previous baby, Phoenix, in June 2025. The 35-year-old podcaster and author, who had two children with Tom Parker before his death from terminal brain cancer in 2022, shared a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a photo of a newborn's arm alongside a pink sign reading 'River'. She described the baby as 'our little bit of hope' and expressed gratitude for the support from celebrities including Rochelle Humes, Susanna Reid, and Holly Hagan-Blyth. Parker's journey has been marked by significant loss, including the stillbirth of her son Phoenix, which she described as 'devastating' in a June 2025 announcement. She previously published a book titled 'With And Without You' in 2023, detailing her experiences following Tom Parker's death, and released a poem titled 'Born Sleeping, Forever Loved' after the stillbirth. The couple, who married in 2018, had a daughter named Aurelia Rose and a son named Bodhi before Tom Parker's passing. Parker's latest pregnancy was announced in May 2026 with the caption 'somehow, through all the heartbreak, it feels like Tom and Phoenix have sent us another little gift from heaven, our little rainbow baby'. The BBC has provided information on support services for those affected by similar experiences. Parker's Instagram bio reflects her mission to 'turn life's hardest moments into hope', a sentiment that resonates deeply with her recent journey of grief and new beginnings.