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I was literally like, ‘No, this isn’t real.’ I couldn’t take it in. I think everybody felt like that. I watched the dad [Geoff Payne], and it was heartbreaking. I was quite tearful about it. I genuinely felt very sad.”
I’d actually put a message under a post saying, ‘He’s off his nut,’ which wasn’t very nice, but I felt it. I felt like he was out of control,
the “Love is Love” artist told podcast hosts Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes Top marks to Harry Styles for stopping for a picture with my niece and B****x’s to Liam and the disrespectful w***** of a minder!”
On X/Twitter, George wrote And when [his death] happened, it just hit me. Same way that Amy Winehouse hit me because it felt so senseless,
Then when you finally got it right saying you wanted Niall instead,
Payne’s message continued You brought so much joy, light, and laughter to the lives of those that truly knew you. I will 'miss you' my friend and carry you in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
Robbie, 50, expressed his condolences, saying Dear Liam, I will forever cherish and treasure the time we shared together, from fifteen years ago when One Direction was born, right up until just a few weeks ago."
Nicole, 46, shared her remembrance We would Liam we love and miss you so much. I dreamed it was all a nightmare. I loved you with all my heart, ... I wish you knew how loved you were and always will be."
A fan wrote ... while another one said You see this and initially think it’s a bit funny and weird, and then you learn he and Liam went to West Brom games together, and it suddenly becomes a beautifully touching tribute. What a lovely man.”
Writer Charlie Herbert added I initially had no idea how they even knew each other, this is a heartwarming touch from Chiles.”
His family have gone to great lengths to put together the perfect service and give him the send off he deserves. Liam may have been a global superstar but to Geoff and Karen he will always be their little boy. It is going to be an incredibly difficult day."
It's been a while since me and Niall have spoken. We've got a lot to talk about. And I would like to square up a couple of things with the boy. No bad vibes or anything like that,
Payne had said in the video 1D never had a slogan, but if we had, Zayn might have stayed."
In 2017, however, at the Glamour Awards, Payne seemingly threw a snide comment about Malik, saying I went outside today, and I thought about so many times we had together. I wanted to let you know what I would always say to the thousands of people who would always ask me. What is Liam like?"
We're shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Baggies fan and musician, Liam Payne, ... Our thoughts are with Liam's family, friends and loved ones at this tragic time.
West Brom wrote after the singer's tragic death I got to know him when he first did X Factor,
I don't get to the games as often as I'd like, though,
Talking about Liam in the past tense is utterly heartbreaking
After his death James paid tribute to Liam saying The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam - Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry."
Their statement continued In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly."
Following his unexpected passing in October, the remaining members of One Direction collectively expressed their heartache, stating
