British band The Wanted: singer Tom Parker died at 33

British singer Tom Parker of boy band The Wanted has lost his battle with cancer.

The group announced the death of the 33-year-old on Wednesday on their official Instagram account.

Parker suffered from an inoperable brain tumor.

Despite the illness, Parker had performed with his four bandmates on a reunion tour until the end.

The other band members of The Wanted ("Glad You Came") were devastated by the "tragic and premature loss".

Parker died "peacefully surrounded by his family and bandmates" around noon on Wednesday, the statement said.

Parker is survived by his wife Kelsey and two children.

Kelsey wrote on Instagram that her heart was broken.

"Tom was the center of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence." Numerous celebrities shared their condolences on Wednesday, including pop star Ed Sheeran and Take That's Howard Donald.