Kelsey Parker, 34, shares heartfelt tribute to daughter in emotional social media return after devastating loss
Kelsey Parker has marked her daughter Aurelia’s sixth birthday with an emotional Instagram tribute, sharing a montage that includes footage of the youngster being cradled by her late father Tom Parker.
The podcaster returned to social media for the first time since revealing the devastating stillbirth of her third child just days earlier.
The birthday post featured a compilation of Aurelia’s first six years, with particularly poignant moments showing her as a baby with Tom, who died from brain cancer in 2022.
Parker’s tribute comes as the family navigates another profound loss following the death of baby Phoenix.
In her heartfelt message, Parker wrote: “Aurelia means ‘The Golden One’ and that’s what you are… you’ve been through so much my darling daughter, but you’re the most precious little girl any mummy could wish for.”
She expressed joy at celebrating the milestone together: “I’m so happy we got to spend this weekend celebrating your birthday and turning another year older. I’m beyond proud of you and the amazing young woman you’re growing up to be.”
The post attracted an outpouring of support, with Georgia Jones, wife of McFly’s Danny Jones, commenting: “Happy birthday to the cutest little diva I know.”
The family’s recent tragedy unfolded in June when Parker’s unborn son, whom she planned to name Phoenix, was “born sleeping” just one week before his due date.
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Parker announced the stillbirth through a poem on social media: “The world 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.”
She continued: “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.”
Following the announcement, Parker requested privacy for her family to process the devastating news.
Parker also lost her husband Tom in March 2022 when The Wanted singer died aged 33 following a battle with brain cancer.
She found love again with Kent tree surgeon Will Lindsay, announcing their relationship in September last year.
Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine in March, Parker addressed criticism she’d received for moving on.
She said: “It’s been three years, this is Tom’s third anniversary of his death and it’s almost like people want me to feel guilty for moving on.”
She added: “Our house was full of so much sadness, but now it’s full of happiness, the kids deserve that more than anything.”