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Zayn Malik ‘Love You, Bro’ Tearful Tribute to Liam Payne At Leeds Concert | VIDEO

Zayn Malik made his comeback to the stage after the sad event of his former One Direction comrade Liam Payne’s death on October 16, who was in his early 30s. Payne passed away after the accident of falling off a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Malik, who postponed the US leg of his ‘Stairway to the Sky’ tour to go through the grief, paid a touching tribute to his deceased friend during his first performance back at Leeds’ O2 Academy.

A Touching Tribute on Stage

The farewell performance of Zayn Malik was an emotional dedication to Payne. While the song Stardust was being broadcast, the reportedly soul-stirring image of Liam Payne 1993-2024 along with a blue background surfaced on the screen. A red heart hugged you bro. Lucky documentation by fans, who used their phones, caused Malik’s dedication to the late singer-songwriter to resound alongside the softly-playing song HeT’s Song.

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Bandmates Unite to Mourn

Payne’s private funeral which was held near London brought together his former One Direction colleagues – Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and besides Zayn Malik the singers were with their close family members, friends as well as music figures including Simon Cowell and James Corden. The moving service underlined the fact that Payne had made an immense influence on those who had known, and also cherished him.

Zayn Malik Postpones US Tour Dates

Shortly after Payne’s untimely death, Zayn Malik let it be known that he would be putting off his US tour dates. On October 19th, he let his fans know on Instagram by saying: “Due to incidences of tragic loss which I experienced this week, I made the decision to postpone the US leg of the Stairway to the Sky Tour. These are the days that are being rescheduled for January … Your tickets will be valid still. Thanks a lot for your understanding.”.

A Unified Statement from One Direction

As one, the One Direction band members conveyed their sorrow: “We’re devastated beyond words after receiving the news of the death of Liam. At this point, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother whom we loved so much. The memories he shared with us will be very cherished.”

Individually, Zayn Malik and his bandmates penned heartfelt tributes, with Malik sharing, “I lost a brother when you left us. I wish I could hug you one last time and say goodbye properly.”

Liam Payne’s Legacy Lives On

The loss of Liam Payne has left an indelible mark on the music world, his fans, and his bandmates. As Zayn Malik and others continue to honor his memory, Payne’s contributions to music and his bond with his bandmates remain deeply cherished.

Dishti Tandon

A passionate multimedia journalist and Sub-Editor at The Daily Guardian, I specialize in world and trending news, delivering engaging and impactful stories. Over the years, I have honed my skills in blog writing, web stories, content creation, and news reporting, ensuring fresh perspectives for diverse audiences.

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