Isang araw matapos ang malagim na kamatayan ni Liam Payne noong Oktubre 16, 2024, naglabas ng nilagdaang opisyal na pahayag tungkol sa kanyang nakabibiglang pagpanaw ang mga dating kasamahan niya sa sikat na English-Irish pop boy band na One Direction—sina Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, at Niall Horan.
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Nakasaad sa madamdaming pahayag ng One Direction:
“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing.
“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. 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.”
Pumanaw si Liam matapos mahulog mula sa balkonahe ng ikatatlong palapag ng CasaSur hotel sa Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Siya ay 31.
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NIALL HORAN
Pagkatapos lumabas ng opisyal na pahayag ng apat na dating miyembro ng One Direction, isa-isang nagbahagi ng mensahe ng pakikiramay at pagbibigay-pugay sa pamamagitan ng Instagram posts sina Louis, Zayn, at Harry.
Tanging si Niall ang hindi pa nagbabahagi ng kanyang mensahe.
Pinaniniwalaang siya ang pinakaapektado sa nangyari.
Si Niall ang huling nakasama ni Liam na lumipad sa Argentina noong Setyembre 30, 2024, para suportahan ang The Show Niall Horan sa Movistar, Buenos Aires, noong Oktubre 2, 2024. Bahagi ito ng concert tour ni Niall sa Latin America.
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LOUIS TOMLINSON
Ito ang mahaba punumpuno ng pagmamahal na mensahe ng pamamaalam ni Louis kay Liam:
“I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother. Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul.
“I first met Liam when he was 16 and I was 18, I was instantly amazed by his voice but more importantly as time went on I got a chance to see the kind brother I’d longed all my life for.
“Liam was an incredible song writer with a great sense of melody, we often spoke of getting back in the studio together to try and recreate the writing chemistry we had built up in the band.
“And for the record, Liam was in my opinion the most vital part of One Direction. His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on. Thank you for shaping us Liam.
“A message to you Liam if you’re listening,I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I’m really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye. I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours , reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life. I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be.
“I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.
“I wish I got chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.
“Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well.”
Ang "Bear" na tinutukoy ni Louis ay ang seven-year-old son ni Liam.
ZAYN MALIK
At press time, meron nang 10.5 million likes at 350K comments ang Instagram post ni Zayn tungkol sa kalunus-lunos na kamatayan ni Liam.
Marami ang lubhang naapektuhan sa larawang ginamit ni Zayn, noong mga bata pa sila, para sa mensahe ng pamamaalam niya kay Liam.
“Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can’t help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives.
“I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life.
“When I was missing home as a 17 yr old kid you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know you were my friend and that I was loved.
“Even though you were younger than me you were always more sensible than me, you were headstrong, opinionated, and gave no fucks about telling people when they were wrong.
“Even though we butted heads because of this a few times, I always secretly respected you for it.
"When it came to the music Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense. I knew nothing in comparison. I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional.
“I was always happy to know, no matter what happened on stage we could always rely on you to know which way to steer the ship next.
“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly.
“I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever, there is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated. I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are.”
HARRY STYLES
“Lovely friend” ang pagsasalarawan ni Harry kay Liam sa kanyang Instagram post na meron nang 7.8 million likes, 248,000 na komento, at 694,000 shares.
Patunay itong marami ang nagluluksa sa pagpanaw ng 31-year-old former One Direction member.
Nakasaad sa social media post ni Harry:
“I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing. His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.
“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 miss him always, my lovely friend.
“My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew and loved him, as I did.”
