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Liam Payne of One Direction passed away on October 16, 2024, after reportedly falling from his third-floor hotel room in Bueno Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old’s death was received with shock by fans, well-wishers, and colleagues in the music industry.
Tributes have continued to pour in from around the world. Fans have held vigils in Buenos Aires, Nashville, and at the Peter Pan Statue in Kensington Gardens, UK.
Payne’s former bandmates and other celebrities have honored the late singer with heartfelt messages and stirring tributes. This article explores some of them.
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and other celebrities who paid tributes to Liam Payne
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1) Louis Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson in an Instagram post on October 17, 2024, expressed that he was “devastated” by Payne’s passing. The former One Direction member shared an image of himself and Liam Payne performing onstage which he captioned:
"I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother."
A part of the lengthy Instagram tribute captured the 32-year-old's thoughts about his first encounter with Liam Payne. Louis described the late singer as positive and funny:
"Liam was somebody I looked up to every day, such a positive, funny, and kind soul. I first met Liam when he was 16 and I was 18. I was instantly amazed by his voice"
Louis also promised to be an “uncle” to Payne’s surviving seven-year-old son, Bear, and offer him emotional support:
"I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was."
2) Harry Styles
A day after the tragic incident, the As It Was hitmaker dropped a heartfelt message on Instagram as a tribute to his former bandmate. Harry Styles described how transparent, and kind-hearted Liam Payne was, before concluding with condolences to his son, family, and well-wishers. A part of the message read:
"I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing. His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honor to be alongside him as he did it.
It concluded:
"The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend. My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew him and loved him, as I did.”
3) Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik announced on October 19, 2024, via his Instagram story that he was postponing the US leg of his STAIRWAY TO THE SKY TOUR due to Payne’s passing, according to reports from Today News published on the same day.
A day prior, he penned an emotional tribute to Liam Payne using a throwback image of himself and the late singer. In the tribute, Zayn reflected on his bond with Payne during their time as bandmates. Part of the message read:
" I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times of my life. When I was missing home as a 17 yr [sic] old kid you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know that you were my friend and I was loved."
The post concluded with Zayn expressing his love for his former bandmate:
"I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace 🙏 and you know how loved you are. Love you, bro.”
4) Niall Horan
Two days after Payne’s passing, Niall Horan made a post on Instagram, which included an old photo of himself and the deceased singer from their 1D days. Niall narrated how playful, and jovial the late musician was, and how dedicated he was to his craft. Niall also expressed gratitude for the moments they shared. A part of the statement read:
"I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn’t feel real. Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel happy and secure."
Niall Horan concluded by extending condolences to the late singer's family:
"My love and condolences go out to Geoff, Karen, Ruth, Nicole, and of course his son Bear. Thank you for everything, Payno. Love your brother, Nialler"
5) Rita Ora
Rita Ora who teamed up with Liam Payne in 2018 for the hit single, For You, paid tribute to him via her Instagram page two days after the tragic incident. The Poison hitmaker posted pictures of herself and Liam Payne, alongside a write-up, pouring out her emotions over the sad news.
She recalled all the fun-filled moments with Liam Payne and called him the kindest soul. Her Instagram post came a day after she broke down while performing their collaborative track at her concert in Osaka, Japan.
Rita Ora’s October 17, 2024 tribute read:
"I’m devastated. He had the kindest soul, I will never forget. I loved working with him so much—he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage."
She continued:
"This tragic news breaks my heart. Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You takes on a whole new meaning for me now. R.I.P. 🕊️”
6) Halsey
On October 17, 2024, Halsey via a post on Tumblr shared her thoughts on the demise of the former One Direction member, per Express Tribune’s report on October 18, 2024. The Without Me hitmaker recalled her teenage years as a fan of One Direction. A section of Halsey's Tumblr post read:
"I loved one direction with an all-consuming force when I was younger. It hurts deeply to mourn someone you were a massive fan of as a teenager, and became a peer of as an adult."
Ending her tribute, Halsey offered her condolences to Liam Payne's family and loved ones.
“As a parent, a fellow artist, and a fan, I simply cannot fathom this untimely loss. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and the fans. 💔”
7) Charlie Puth
Charlie Puth was one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to the late singer. He had co-written Liam Payne’s 2017 song, Bedroom Floor. Through a statement shared on his Instagram story, Puth reflected on the opportunity Liam gave him as an up-and-coming artist.
His post read:
"I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he is gone…”
The 32-year-old singer also shared a throwback image of himself and Liam Payne on his Instagram.
8) Dermot O'Leary
Dermot O'Leary, the former The X Factor host who worked during Payne’s time on the talent show, shared an old photo of himself and Liam Payne on Instagram. The photo’s caption was a heartfelt tribute to the X-Factor alumnus:
"The worst news. I remember him as a 14-year-old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing. He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble. Sending love and prayers to his family. Dx,”
The 51-year-old TV personality also posted snippets of an interview with This Morning on his Instagram, where he described Liam Payne as a wise and talented singer.
Other celebrities who penned tributes for the late singer include Paris Hilton, Justin Bieber, Quavo, Bella Thorne, and Ed Sheeran.
