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Kelsey Parker Says She Faced Abusive Posts Blaming Stillbirth as 'Karma'

The widow of The Wanted’s Tom Parker describes online cruelty following her June announcement that son Phoenix was born sleeping.

Overview

  • In comments to The Sun reported by the Mirror, Parker said trolls labeled the loss 'karma' and claimed she 'deserved' her baby’s death.
  • She added that some messages compared Phoenix to a pet and mocked his name, which she described as shocking and disrespectful.
  • Parker disclosed in June on Instagram that Phoenix was stillborn, sharing a poem for her son and asking for space for her family.
  • She made her relationship with Will Lindsay public in September 2024 and later announced the pregnancy earlier this year.
  • Parker said she hopes to have more children, and public figures including Giovanna Fletcher and Paul C. Brunson posted messages of support.