Liam Payne’s sister, Ruth, shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram, expressing her sorrow over her inability to save her brother following his tragic death. The former One Direction star passed away at the age of 31 after a fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina. In her emotional message, Ruth expressed her desire to talk to Liam one last time and reminisced about their shared moments together. She highlighted Liam’s talent, kindness, and sense of humour, stating her belief that the world was not kind enough to deserve him. She also mentioned the challenges Liam faced and his desire to spread love and joy through his music.
Following Liam’s untimely death, his father, Geoff Payne, travelled to Buenos Aires to oversee the arrangements for his son’s repatriation. Liam’s former partner, Cheryl, expressed her devastation over the loss, especially concerning their seven-year-old son, Bear, who will now grow up without his father. Cheryl emphasised the need to respect Liam’s dignity and remember him as more than just a celebrity but as a son, brother, uncle, friend, and father.
Messages of grief and love poured in from Liam’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, music mogul Simon Cowell, and his former One Direction bandmates. Cowell recalled his memories of Liam’s journey from auditioning for The X Factor to forming One Direction and praised Liam’s determination and kindness. Liam’s bandmates shared their individual tributes, expressing their deep sadness and gratitude for the time they spent together.
The post-mortem examination report revealed that Liam Payne succumbed to multiple traumas and internal and external haemorrhage. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation by Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office No 16. Friends, family, and fans continue to mourn the loss of the talented young musician, remembering him for his music, friendship, and loving spirit.