Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2024, in Argentina. Celebrities world over have paid tribute to him since then. Shawn Mendes remembered the singer during his October 18, 2024 show at Brooklyn Paramount Theater. He also dedicated his new song Heart of Gold to the former One Direction member. Before he began the song, Mendes said:
“You know, when we heard the news about Liam, it felt completely devastated you know, and I had to meet Liam a couple of times. He was a beautiful soul and his eyes gleamed. There is beauty shining through his eyes.”
He continued:
“It’s about grieving those we miss with tears and it’s also about celebrating them and who they were and what they left in this world and I just want to take a second to send so much love to him wherever he is up there. Liam, we love you and the world is crying for you, brother, and we are all praying for your son and your family and I miss you man. So, this one’s for you tonight, Liam, from all of us.”
Shawn Mendes’ song had the lines ‘You had a heart of gold, You left too soon, It was out of your control, Underneath your skin and bone, You had a heart of gold.’
The surviving members of One Direction have paid tribute to Liam Payne, and the band also released a joint statement. They expressed deep sorrow over Liam’s passing and mentioned that while they would share more in time, they needed some time to grieve and process the loss of their beloved bandmate.
Simon Cowell heartbroken after hearing of Payne's passing
Simon Cowell has honored Liam Payne, expressing deep sadness and a sense of emptiness. Cowell, who was responsible for forming the group on The X Factor in 2010, reflected on Payne’s character, describing him as kind, funny, sweet, thoughtful, and talented. Taking to his Instagram on October 18, 2024, he wrote:
“You came to see me last year. Not for a meeting. Just to sit and talk. And we reminisced about all of the fun times we had together. And how proud you were to be a Dad. After you left, I was reminded that you were still the sweet, kind boy I met all of those years ago. I have met your son, Bear. He has your smile and that twinkle in his eyes you have. And he will be so proud of everything you achieved. And how you achieved it.”
Cowell shared his grief, reflecting on how moments like these reveal the depth of feelings one has for someone. He expressed his devastation and sense of emptiness, recalling their time together. Cowell emphasized that he had immense love and respect for Liam Payne and called him a talented individual with a deep passion for music and genuine love for his fans.
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One Direction bandmate Niall Horan expressed disbelief over the loss, sharing how unreal the situation felt. He reflected on their last meeting, noting the sadness in realizing that their farewell that evening was to be their last.
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