Justin Bieber has been reflecting on Liam Payne and his devotees in the wake of the former One Direction member’s tragic passing, urging fans of the artist to grieve in their own personal way.
The music sensation shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram Stories Monday, paying tribute to Liam’s life by posting a fan-made video that showcased the numerous memorials held in honor of LP.
Accompanying the clip was a poignant message that read: “Rest In Peace Liam.”
The video was underscored by a heartfelt voice-over, reminding Liam’s followers that it’s important to honor the loss of the 1D icon, even if they’ve never crossed paths with him.
The narration echoed the sentiment: “Always remember: as fans, you have every right to mourn. You can love someone you’ve not met. You’re entitled to appreciate an artist’s contribution. It’s okay to weep, to break down, and to feel as if a piece of you is missing.”
Justin’s decision to amplify this message appeared to align with countless other artists who have also been honoring LP over the past week.
As TMZ earlier reported, Liam was tragically declared dead at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina last Wednesday after a fall from a third-floor balcony. Authorities have indicated that Liam may have jumped, adding that substances could have influenced what is suspected to be a suicide; the inquiry is still underway.
Preliminary findings from the singer’s autopsy indicate the presence of numerous substances in his system at the time of his passing, including a combination of drugs colloquially referred to as “pink cocaine.” Notably, both cocaine and crack were detected upon his fall, in addition to “Cristal” — a methamphetamine variant found in Argentina, along with various other narcotics.
Earlier this month, Liam was in Buenos Aires to lend his support to former bandmate Niall Horan during his performance at the Movistar Arena, ultimately opting to prolong his stay, which was originally scheduled for just five days.
Liam leaves behind his 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with ex-partner Cheryl Cole.
He was just 31 years old.
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