Former One Direction member Liam Payne’s tragic death has caused an outpouring of messages across the internet from fans worldwide. Following this heartbreaking loss, his former bandmates, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik took to Instagram. They all expressed their feelings on Payne’s untimely death individually.
Here’s how Liam Payne’s four ex-bandmates reacted to the devastating loss.
One Direction band members mourn Liam Payne’s death
Liam Payne’s death has left not just the fans shocked but also left a dent in the hearts of his family and friends. The singer passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling off the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Payne’s cause of death is said to be the injuries he sustained because of the fall. Apart from the joint statement, each former One Direction member took to their Instagram to talk about Liam Payne. Here is what they said:
Harry Styles
Harry Styles posted a photo of the “Teardrops” singer performing at a concert. He stated that he was “truly devastated” following Liam Payne’s death.
The “Watermelon Sugar” singer expressed his admiration for Payne. He wrote, “Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious. He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.”
Louis Tomlinson
The “Two of Us” singer shared a memory of him and Liam Payne from their One Direction days.
Additionally, Louis Tomlinson recounted their time together and wrote, “I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life.”
Niall Horan
Niall Horan also shared a photo with Liam Payne from their early One Direction days. Talking about Liam Payne’s death, Horan asserted, “We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever.”
Incidentally, Liam Payne was in Argentina to attend Niall Horan’s concert, where the duo reunited after a long time. Talking about this, Horan said, “I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently.”
Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik also shared a nostalgic image of him with Payne and in the next slide, he penned some heartfelt words for him.
Malik deeply reminisced about the time he spent with Payne. He stated, “I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times of my life.” Furthermore, Malik wrote, “I lost a brother when you left us, and I can’t explain what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly. I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart.”