One Direction is mourning the passing of bandmate, Liam Payne, after his sudden death.
“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” a statement released by the band on social media said. “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.”
Payne’s former bandmate Louis Tomlinson also released his own statement.
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“I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother,” Tomlinson wrote on Instagram. “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,” he added.
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