2:08 PM PT — Zayn Malik has delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late One Direction member Liam Payne … conveying his sorrow through an emotional post on Instagram.
Alongside a snapshot capturing a moment from their tour days where they appeared to be resting, Zayn expressed his regret for not having thanked Liam for being there during “some of the hardest moments,” particularly during his homesick days at the age of 17.
As he reflected, Zayn remembered Liam as being “determined” and “forthright,” acknowledging that they “clashed” occasionally. However, he also mentioned that he “quietly admired” Liam for his fearless demeanor.
Zayn concluded his message by expressing deep affection for Liam, labeling him as “the most talented” artist.
Louis Tomlinson is openly mourning the loss of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne … sharing an emotional tribute on his social channels.
Following Liam’s tragic death in Argentina on Wednesday, Louis took to Instagram to express that he is “utterly heartbroken” by the unexpected loss of his friend.
He noted … “Yesterday, I lost a brother. Liam was someone I admired daily, such a positive, humorous, and compassionate individual.”
Louis reminisced about the early days of their friendship, recalling when they were first brought together — alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik — to create One Direction on the UK’s “The X Factor.”