Harry Styles is paying tribute to former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne following his death at age 31. “I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing,” Styles, 30, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, October 17, alongside a photo of Payne performing in front of a large crowd. “His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.
” He continued, “Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious. He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life.
I will miss him always, my lovely friend.” Styles concluded the post by sharing that his “heart breaks” for “Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Rush, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew and loved him, as I did.” For the caption, Styles simply put, “🖤.
” Us Weekly confirmed that Payne died after a fall from the balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A preliminary autopsy later revealed that Payne died from “internal and external” hemorrhages but presumably not a result of any third party. The report also noted that Payne “may have fallen in a state of semi or total unconsciousness.
” Following the news, the remaining members of One Direction released a joint statement mourning Payne. “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to.
