One Direction Musicians Pay Tribute to Liam Payne After His Death

Not solely did Liam Payne depart a mark on his former One Route bandmates forward of his demise, however he impacted the lives of the musicians who performed with him throughout his boy band period.

“We’re fully devastated by the information of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everybody is ready to, there might be extra to say,” the remaining members of the unique group, Harry Types, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik, stated in a joint assertion on Thursday, October 17, at some point after Us Weekly confirmed that Payne died in Argentina after falling from a third-story balcony. Payne was 31.

The band, which fashioned in 2010 after assembly on Britain’s The X Issue and break up in 2016, added: “However for now, we’ll take a while to grieve and course of the lack of our brother, who we liked dearly. The recollections we shared with him might be treasured without end. For now, our ideas are together with his household, his pals, and the followers who liked him alongside us. We’ll miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”

The group’s backup musicians, together with guitarist Dan Richards and drummer Josh Devine additionally shared messages of heartbreak within the wake of the tragedy.

Scroll all the way down to see what the previous One Route musicians have stated about Payne:

Dan Richards

“This all feels so surreal,” the guitarist wrote by way of his Instagram Story. “Due to everybody reaching out, nonetheless making an attempt to wrap my head round all of it. My ideas exit to Liam’s household at the moment.”

Sandy Beales

“Love you, mate. Phrases gained’t ever totally do you justice however thanks. For every thing,” the bassist wrote via Instagram on Thursday, sharing a photograph from their time on stage collectively.

Beales recalled Payne being “all the time so lively and all the time up for amusing.” He referred to as him “insanely gifted and charismatic on stage,” noting, “it was a pleasure and an honor to face up there with you.”

The musician continued: “It felt like all of us grew up collectively on the street, even when theaters changed into stadiums you and the lads would nonetheless have time for everybody within the crew and we felt the love on that wild, loopy, life altering experience.”

Beales concluded, “It’s exhausting to assume that there gained’t be an opportunity to reminisce on these loopy occasions. Large love and power to Liam’s household and the 1D boys at this horrific time. We’re all pondering of you! Thanks Payno.”

Josh Devine

“Heartbreaking information,” Devine wrote by way of his Instagram Story on Thursday. “I simply pray for Liam’s household and all that knew and liked him.”

The drummer added, “A few of my fav recollections in life had been due to this man. No phrases. 💔.”