Tom Parker’s widow, Kelsey, reveals son Phoenix was stillborn and asks for privacy during her grief.

Kelsey Parker, the 34-year-old widow of The Wanted star Tom Parker, has shared the devastating news that her third child, a baby boy named Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, was stillborn.

In a deeply emotional Instagram post shared on Sunday evening, the podcast host and mother-of-two revealed her heartbreak to followers, posting a tender tribute alongside a poem titled “For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved.”

“Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved,” read the simple, sorrowful caption beneath the touching verse that detailed the quiet pain of losing a child before ever hearing their first cry.

The poem began: “The world grew quiet as you arrived, so loved, so longed for, yet not alive.” It continued to reflect on the silent journey of Phoenix, poignantly concluding, “You’ll journey with us, softly near, in every sigh, in every tear.”

The news comes as a crushing blow for Parker, who has become a symbol of resilience since losing her husband, singer Tom Parker, to brain cancer in 2022. The couple had two children together—Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four—who had been preparing to welcome a new sibling.

Parker had described her pregnancy earlier this year as a “happy accident” and had recently attended a UK gala screening of Elio in Leicester Square, proudly showcasing her baby bump.

But this week’s post marked a cruel turn in that joyful chapter. The grief was palpable as Parker reached out to her community with vulnerability and grace.

In a follow-up Instagram story, she respectfully requested privacy for her family during their mourning. “Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes,” she wrote, “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.”

Her partner, Will Lindsay, with whom she was expecting Phoenix, has yet to make a public statement.

Messages of love and condolences flooded her comments section within minutes. Friends, fans, and fellow celebrities alike expressed their sorrow and support for the grieving mother. Many reflected on the strength Kelsey has shown since Tom’s passing and the heartbreak of watching her endure yet another unimaginable loss.

Since Tom’s death, Kelsey has channelled her grief into advocacy and storytelling, speaking openly about love, loss, and life after bereavement through her podcast and interviews. Her honesty has resonated with thousands across the UK who have followed her journey of healing.

This tragedy marks yet another chapter in Kelsey’s ongoing story of loss and courage. She has remained open with the public throughout her darkest moments, and though she now steps back to grieve in private, her message of love for Phoenix—”forever loved”—will no doubt linger in the hearts of many.

For now, she asks for space and quiet. And the world, touched by her pain, surely listens.