Zayn Malik is sharing loving words for his late friend and former One Direction band mate Liam Payne.
On Instagram, Zayn posted an old photo of the two of them sleeping, curled up next to each other. He also wrote a message expressing his devastation over the loss of the singer, as well as his gratitude for Liam’s love and support over the years.
Liam passed away in Buenos Aires after falling from the third floor of a hotel balcony. Investigations are currently in progress.
Read Zayn’s full message below:
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Zayn Malik’s Full Tribute for Liam Payne:
“Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me. I can’t help but think selfishly that there were 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-year-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 f***s about telling people when they were wrong. Even though we butted heads because of this a few times.
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 (are) no words to 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.
Love you bro.”
(Feature Image Credit: Zayn Malik and Liam Payne’s photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images)