Kelsey Parker has announced the tragic loss of her third child, her first with boyfriend Will Lindsay, just a week before her due date.
The podcaster, 34, took to Instagram on Sunday with the devastating news where she revealed the couple’s son who they named Phoenix had been ‘born sleeping’.
Kelsey, who is mother to Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with late The Wanted singer Tom Parker who died in March 2022, penned alongside a heartfelt poem: ‘Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved’.
The poem read: ‘The grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight’.
‘We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You’ll live in hearts that won’t ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You’ll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear.’
Later taking to her Instagram Stories she wrote: ‘Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share’.
Kelsey Parker has announced the tragic loss of her third child, her first with boyfriend Will Lindsay, just a week before her due date (Pictured together last month)
The podcaster took to Instagram on Sunday with the devastating news where she revealed the couple’s son who they named Phoenix had been ‘born sleeping’ (Kelsey pictured last month)
Kelsey, who is mother to Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with late The Wanted singer Tom Parker , penned alongside a heartfelt poem: ‘Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved’
‘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’.
Before adding: ‘I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family’.
It comes just days after Kelsey showed off her baby bump as she joined her eldest children at a screening of Disney Pixar’s Elio in London.
The TV personality also shared her appreciation for her boyfriend, Will, earlier this month, after previously revealing her third pregnancy was a ‘happy accident’.
Taking to Instagram she gushed she was ‘full of gratitude’ for her partner and thanked him for his help with her young children.
Appreciation post. I know you’re not a fan of being on my social media, but I can’t help it—this moment deserves to be shared.
‘We’re just a month away from meeting our baby, and I’m so full of gratitude. Thank you for everything you do—for me and for the kids.
‘We love and adore you more than words can say I can’t wait to start this next chapter with you.
Later taking to her Stories she wrote: ‘Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share’
Lesley met Kent tree surgeon Will on a night out and announced their romance in September
It comes just days after the TV star showed off her baby bump as she joined her eldest children at a screening of Disney Pixar’s Elio in London (pictured)
Kelsey, who is mother to Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with late The Wanted singer Tom Parker (pictured as a family in 2020)
‘Honestly, I think you’re going to find the newborn stage a breeze after handling a 5 and 4-year-old!’.
Kelsey was left devastated after husband Tom lost his battle with brain cancer aged just 33, four years after they tied the knot.
However she found love again last year, meeting Kent tree surgeon Will on a night out and announced their romance last September.
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