“Just a Boy…” — Tributes from Harry Styles’ Mother and Zayn Malik’s Sister for One Direction’s Liam Payne After His Passing at Age 31
The tragic passing of Liam Payne has sparked profound sorrow among his loved ones, friends, and fans alike. The former One Direction star reportedly died after a fall from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2024. Just weeks prior, he had celebrated his milestone 31st birthday on August 29.
Among the many who expressed their condolences, Anne Twist, the mother of Harry Styles, shared her grief on social media. Posting a broken heart emoji on Instagram, she captioned it:
“Just a boy…”
Sisters of Zayn Malik, one of Liam’s former bandmates, also took to social media to voice their sadness over his passing. Waliyah, Zayn’s younger sister, shared a collection of images featuring Liam on her Instagram stories.
Meanwhile, Doniya Malik, Zayn’s elder sister and a makeup artist, posted a tribute featuring a photo of Payne with the heartfelt caption, “Heartbroken RIP,”on her Instagram stories under the handle @doniyabeauty.
On Wednesday, Liam tragically fell from the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As reported by Us Weekly, hotel personnel summoned emergency services due to reports of an “aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
The arrival of police confirmed the singer’s death, with indications suggesting that he sustained injuries that were “incompatible with life due to the fall,”leaving no chance for resuscitation.
Niall Horan’s brother and other celebrities honor Liam Payne
“To say I’m heartbroken is an understatement. A strange feeling engulfed me this morning and all night. You were a top young lad turned man, a son, a brother. You were one of only four boys I was fortunate enough to consider a brother in Niall’s life. You’ll be forever missed, Liam. Words can’t capture how much I want to hold my brother tight now as the world reflects on its memories of you and him and the boys,”Greg Horan shared.
As of now, the remaining members of One Direction have yet to issue an official statement regarding the passing of their former bandmate.
Liam Payne’s death has resonated widely online, with tributes pouring in from numerous celebrity friends including Charlie Puth and Olly Murs. Puth expressed his shock on his Instagram story, reflecting on how kind Payne had always been to him. Olly Murs described the loss as “devastating,”emphasizing their shared passions and dreams.
“Liam shared the same passions and dreams as me, so to see his life end so young is incredibly hard to bear. I’m truly gutted and devastated for his family and, of course, for his son Bear, who has lost his father. I’m thinking of them! RIP Liam,”Murs remarked on Instagram.
Music producer Zedd, who previously worked with Payne, called the event “absolutely heartbreaking,”while Paris Hilton extended her sympathies to the singer’s family. Liam Payne leaves behind a seven-year-old son named Bear, whom he shared with his former partner, Cheryl Cole.
As one of the original five members of One Direction, Liam gained fame through the British reality show The X Factor. The band released five studio albums from 2011 until 2015 before announcing a hiatus following their fifth album.
Each band member, including Liam, pursued solo projects after the hiatus, with Payne releasing his debut solo album, LP1, in 2019.
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