Kelsey Parker Shares Heartbreaking Loss of Third Child ‘Born Sleeping’ in Emotional Post a Week Before Due Date

Kelsey Parker Announces Heartbreaking Stillbirth of Son Phoenix

[Image: Kelsey and Will Lindsay at an event last month]
Caption: Kelsey Parker and boyfriend Will Lindsay, pictured together weeks before the tragic loss of their son.

Kelsey Parker, 34, shared devastating news on Instagram Sunday, revealing her third child, Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, was “born sleeping” just a week before her due date. The podcaster, already a mother to Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four (with late The Wanted singer Tom Parker), posted a poignant poem honoring her son:

“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… / We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. / A soul of love, of warmth and light.”

[Image: Kelsey’s Instagram post featuring the poem]
Caption: Kelsey’s heartfelt tribute to Phoenix, whom she described as “forever loved.”

In a follow-up Instagram Story, Kelsey requested privacy: “I truly appreciate your messages, but with the news so raw, we need space to process this earth-shattering loss.”

Support from Friends and Fans
Celebrities like Kate Ferdinand and Giovanna Fletcher offered condolences. Ferdinand wrote, “You’ve been through so much already—this feels so unfair,” while Fletcher called Phoenix “a beautiful name for a beautiful soul.”

[Image: Kelsey with Aurelia and Bodhi at a Disney screening]
Caption: Kelsey with her children days before the tragedy, showcasing her baby bump.

A Journey of Love and Loss
Kelsey’s life has been marked by profound grief. Her husband, Tom Parker, died in March 2022 at 33 after a battle with brain cancer, leaving her to raise their two young children. She found love again in 2023 with tree surgeon Will Lindsay, announcing their pregnancy earlier this year as a “happy accident.”

[Image: Tom Parker with Kelsey and their children in 2020]
Caption: The Parker family before Tom’s passing in 2022.

Facing Online Criticism
Kelsey has faced harsh judgment for moving forward with Will, who moved into her family home. In a March interview on Lorraine, she defended her happiness: “Our house was full of sadness, but now it’s joyful. The kids deserve that.” Will urged her to “block out the haters,” supporting her through online trolls who criticized her pregnancy.

[Image: Kelsey and Will during their TV interview]
Caption: Kelsey and Will discussing their relationship amid public scrutiny.

A New Chapter Cut Short
Days before the tragedy, Kelsey shared gratitude for Will’s role in her life: “We’re a month from meeting our baby… Thank you for everything you do for us.” The couple had eagerly awaited their newborn, with Kelsey joking that parenting a baby would be “a breeze” compared to handling two energetic kids.

[Image: Kelsey’s Instagram appreciation post for Will]
Caption: Kelsey’s tribute to Will before their loss.

Seeking Strength
Kelsey’s resilience continues to inspire, though she acknowledges the pain of judgment: “People don’t understand how it feels to lose a partner… I’m allowed to find happiness again.”

For support, visit www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk or call 01924 200 799.

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