One Direction bandmates share touching messages honouring Liam Payne

The former One Direction members shared on Thursday that they were heartbroken by the news of Liam Paynes passing after a tragic fall from a hotel balcony in ArgentinaIn a statement Louis Tomlinson Zayn Malik Niall Horan and Harry Styles expressed 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 foreverrdquoA day after the incident Harry Styles Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik posted heartfelt tributes on their social mediaLiam Payne Death One Direction members honour singerZayn MalikView this post on InstagramA post shared by Zayn Malik zaynZayn Malik shared a throwback photo of himself and Payne both much younger and asleep in a car with Malikrsquos head on Paynersquos lap In the next slide Zayn wrote Liam I have found myself talking out loud to you hoping you can hear me I canrsquot help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our livesrdquo Malik wrote alongside a throwback photo of the pair sleeping in a car I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life Even though you were younger than me you were always more sensible than me you were headstrong opinionated and gave no fndashks about telling people when they were wrong Even though we butted heads because of this a few times laughing emoji I always secretly respected you for itrdquoMalik called Payne his ldquobrotherrdquo and said I canrsquot explain to you what Irsquod 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 dearlyrdquoHarry StylesView this post on InstagramA post shared by harrystylesHarry posted a picture of Liam from behind looking toward a crowded arena and wrote ldquoI am truly devastated by Liamrsquos passing His greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did itrdquoHe added ldquoThe years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life I will miss him always my lovely friendrdquoLouis TomlinsonView this post on InstagramA post shared by Louis Tomlinson louist91Louis posted a picture of himself along with Liam on stage The Back To You singer wrote 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 Irsquod longed all my life forTalking about how Liam was the most important part of 1D he said 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 LiamLouis even wrote a message directed to Payne A message to you Liam if yoursquore listening I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but Irsquom really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye Irsquom 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 Irsquod have with you for life I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasnrsquot to beI 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 X he concludedAbout Liam Paynes deathFormer One Direction singerLiam Payne 31 was found dead on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires according to local officials Police in Buenos Aires reported that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood a popular area in Argentinas capital The fall caused severe injuries and medics confirmed his death at the scene