BOLTON Council will light up the town hall red and orange tonight in memory of The Wanted star Tom Parker, who died at age 33.
Everyone is welcome to come and pay tribute from 6pm tonight.
It comes as several vigils are expected be held across the country at the same time, which have been set up by all of his fans.
Candles will also be lit at the vigils, along with balloons set off.
His family have requested charity donations Instead of flowers, to keep Tom’s memory alive by helping others in need.
The Gofundme fundraiser - set up by his widow Kelsey Parker - has so far raised more than £22k ‘with all proceeds eventually going to amazing causes in Tom’s name’.
Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr Martyn Cox, said: “We received a request which we were happy to agree to light up the town hall in memory of Tom, who was a proud son of Bolton, and touched so many people’s lives.
“It’s a real tragedy that someone so young has lost their life to this wretched disease.”
Molly Morris has helped set up the Northwest vigil being held in Liverpool outside the M&S Bank Arena, along with her two friends Anna and Toni.
This is hugely significant to his fans because it is the last place Tom performed before he died.
They will light up the tower orange in Liverpool in line with the Stand Up to Cancer colour.
The singer, originally from Bolton, died on Wednesday surrounded by his family and bandmates, a statement released by the group said.
Widow Kelsey Parker, broke the news of his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
She wrote: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side.
“Our hearts are broken; Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.
“We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you.”
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