Fans heartbroken over emotional tributes from Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and 1D for Liam Payne

Fans express heartbreak after Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson shared emotional tributes following Liam Payne’s death.

Fans around the world are expressing their heartbreak after Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and the remaining members of One Direction posted emotional tributes in memory of their former bandmate, Liam Payne, who tragically passed away after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

Zayn Malik shared a personal message on Instagram, stating, "Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you... I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life." He reflected on their bond, recalling how Payne had been a constant source of support during challenging moments. Malik further mentioned their differences, but emphasized his deep respect for Payne, saying, "I secretly respected you for it."

ZAYNS POST pic.twitter.com/8Syx4Kw2ae

— sara🎤 missing holden, harry, and niall (@harrieshightops) October 17, 2024

zayns post hit diff man, back in the day they seemed sooo soo close before they drifted apart, they were so cute “I lost a brother when u left us” 😭😭😭

— Rii🦋 (@browngalririi) October 17, 2024

reading zayns statement and thinking about how the last time they saw eachother was probably like right before he left the band.........really makes his words about wanting to hug him one last time and say goodbye to him properly hit even harder.......i need a gun. pic.twitter.com/cJS1galobd

— ⭐️ (@worthedrives) October 17, 2024

Louis Tomlinson also shared his grief, writing, "I lost a brother... Liam was somebody I looked up to every day." He reminisced about their time together, expressing how he cherished their deepening bond since the band's hiatus. "I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band," Tomlinson added​

“if bear ever needs me i will be the uncle he need in his life” OH THIS SO SO SAD WTF LOUIS pic.twitter.com/I0pTXvOQ4h

— mac 🫧⋆｡˚ (@onlyangeleclerc) October 17, 2024

"We love you Liam.

Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry"pic.twitter.com/CaKwQoV9Qf

— coty 🎃🎃 (@i96L4UREN) October 17, 2024

„I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell stories of how amazing his dad was” ~ Louis Tomlinson https://t.co/y8lkArtJg8 pic.twitter.com/MgGYMKl41K

— D🍂OT5|Zendaya (@dayas_smile13) October 17, 2024

“Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X” pic.twitter.com/Rt5wgzu3NB

— jula (@silverltongues) October 17, 2024

The official One Direction social media accounts also posted a tribute to Payne, stating, "The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever." Fans have responded in overwhelmin