Zayn Malik & Harry Styles Remember Liam Payne In Heartfelt Tributes
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00:00Zayn Malik and Harry Styles are remembering their One Direction bandmate Liam Payne one
00:05day after he was found dead after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October
00:1016th.
00:12The two singers took to their respective Instagram accounts on October 17th to share heartfelt
00:16tributes to their friend, reminiscing on their close bond and expressing how much they'll
00:21miss him.
00:22Zayn shared a throwback picture of him and Liam sleeping in a car writing in part quote,
00:27Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me.
00:32I can't help but think selfishly that there were so many more conversations for us to
00:36have in our lives.
00:37I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in
00:41my life.
00:42When I was missing home as a 17 year old kid, you would always be there with a positive
00:46outlook and reassuring smile and letting me know you were my friend and that I was loved.
00:51The 31 year old then went on to praise Liam's music talents writing quote, when it came
00:56to the music Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense.
01:00I knew nothing in comparison.
01:02I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional.
01:06I was always happy to know no matter what happened on stage, we could always rely on
01:10you to know which way to steer the ship next.
01:14Zayn finished out his heartfelt post by expressing how much this loss hurts him writing quote,
01:19I lost a brother when you left us and can't explain to you what I'd give just to give
01:23you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and
01:28respected you dearly.
01:29I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever.
01:34There is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated.
01:40Harry also shared a moving tribute on his Instagram sharing a picture of Liam on stage
01:44writing quote, I am truly devastated by Liam's passing.
01:48His greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honor to be alongside him as
01:52he did it.
01:53He wrote before reflecting on the singer's life, Liam lived wide open with his heart
01:58on his sleeve.
01:59He had an energy for life that was infectious.
02:02He was warm, supportive and incredibly loving.
02:05The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life.
02:10I will miss him always my lovely friend.
02:13Zayn and Harry's post came moments after Louis released a heartfelt tribute on Instagram
02:17where he wrote directly to Liam and told him he'll look after his seven-year-old son bear
02:23quote, I want you to know that if bear ever needs me, I will be the uncle he needs in
02:27his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.
02:31Harry, Niall, Zayn and Louis released a joint statement over the tragic loss telling fans
02:36they are quote completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing and indicated that
02:41deeper thoughts are forthcoming.
02:44Liam was found dead after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16th.
02:49He was 31 years old.
02:51A preliminary autopsy report confirmed that he died of multiple skull injuries as well
02:56as internal and external hemorrhaging.
02:58Police said that multiple substances were seized from his room.
03:02Liam's family also spoke out on his sad loss saying he will be remembered as kind, funny
03:07and a brave soul.
03:09The musician is survived by his seven-year-old son bear whom he shares with his ex, Cheryl.
03:14Access Hollywood last spoke with Liam in 2020 where he talked about his and Louis' respective
03:19parenting experiences.
04:49What do you mean?
04:50He was like it's not daddy's music and I was like he's like play daddy's music and as soon
04:53as I started playing um stack it up whatever he's dancing around the house and I thought
04:56this is just the best thing ever like you know it's so good.