Kelsey Parker welcomes baby after 'devastating' stillbirth last year
The widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker has given birth after last year announcing the "devastating" loss of a stillborn baby.
Kelsey Parker, wife of late The Wanted singer Tom Parker, has given birth to a baby girl named River following a devastating stillbirth last year. The 35-year-old podcaster and author had previously shared on social media the heartbreaking news of their loss, describing their daughter Phoenix as an "earth-shattering" and "tearful" experience.
In June, Kelsey revealed that she was in a relationship with Will Lindsay. She shared the joyous news of the newborn's arrival on Instagram, captioning the photo "Welcome to the world, River. Our little bit of hope." Celebrities such as Rochelle Humes, Susanna Reid, and Holly Hagan-Blyth extended their congratulations on social media.
Kelsey's Instagram bio reads "turning life's hardest moments into hope," and she previously penned a poem expressing her love for her late son, titled "Born Sleeping, Forever Loved." In 2023, she published a book titled "With And Without You" about the first year after Tom's death. Her latest pregnancy was announced in May, with Kelsey describing it as a "little rainbow baby" after the hardships they've endured.
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