Louis Tomlinson is expressing his sorrow following the passing of his former One Direction colleague Liam Payne, sharing a heartfelt tribute on his social media.
Following Liam’s tragic demise in Argentina on Wednesday, Louis took to Instagram, sharing that he is “absolutely heartbroken” by the untimely loss of his friend.
He penned … “Yesterday, I lost a brother. Liam was someone I admired daily; he was such a cheerful, humorous, and compassionate person.”
Louis reminisced about the beginnings of their camaraderie, recalling when they were initially paired – along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik – to create One Direction during the UK’s “The X Factor.”
He expressed … “I was immediately awed by his voice, but more importantly, over time I was able to see the caring brother I had always desired.”
Louis further hailed Liam’s songwriting talent, implying that he and his late companion had spoken about teaming up again soon.
He continued … “And just so you know, in my view, Liam was the heart of One Direction. His early experiences, perfect pitch, captivating stage presence, and exceptional songwriting skills are unmatched. The accolades could go on. Thank you for molding us, Liam.”
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In Louis’ heartfelt message, he expressed his difficulty in coming to terms with the loss of the iconic singer, admitting he is “struggling with the notion of farewell.”
He made a promise to be a guiding figure in Liam’s son Bear‘s life, stating, “I will fulfill the role of Uncle he requires and share stories of just how remarkable his father was.”
Alongside Louis’ personal note, One Direction’s official Instagram account shared a tribute from the remaining members of the group.
The message conveyed, “We’re utterly heartbroken by the news of Liam’s demise. When the moment is right for everyone, there will be more to express. For now, we need some time to mourn and come to terms with the loss of our dear brother.”
The note further expresses that the band members will cherish their moments with Liam “for all time.”
The tribute concludes with a reminder that, “Currently, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who cherished him just like we did. We will miss him profoundly.”
As previously reported by TMZ … Liam passed away on Wednesday after falling from the balcony of his third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to a 911 recording, Liam reportedly experienced a breakdown while under the influence in his hotel room at CasaSur Palermo Hotel before the tragic fall … and was subsequently declared dead at the scene.
Since the tragic incident, fans, family, and celebrity friends have honored Liam’s memory … many gathering in vigil outside his hotel.
He was just 31 years old.
Rest in peace