In a heartfelt Instagram post, Niall Horan shared his deep sorrow over the loss of his dear friend, Liam. “I am absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam,” he expressed, emphasizing the surreal nature of the news. Niall fondly remembered Liam’s vibrant spirit and infectious enthusiasm for life and work, noting how his presence lit up every room, making everyone feel at ease and joyful.

Reflecting on their shared history, Niall recalled the laughter and camaraderie from their days in One Direction. “All the laughs we had over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to my mind through the sadness,” he reminisced. Niall cherished their shared experiences, describing them as the realization of their wildest dreams and acknowledging the rarity of such a profound bond and friendship.

Recently, Niall had the opportunity to reconnect with Liam when he and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, attended Niall’s concert in Buenos Aires. Niall recounted the poignant moment, writing, “I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently. I sadly didn’t know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever.” The memory now brings both gratitude and heartache, as Niall concluded with heartfelt condolences to Liam’s family and an emotional farewell: “Thank you for everything, Payno. Love you brother.”

Niall, who had Liam and his girlfriend Kate Cassidy as guests at his recent concert in Buenos Aires, also detailed what it was like seeing his friend for the final time. 

“I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently,” Niall wrote. “I sadly didn’t know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever. It’s heartbreaking. My love and condolences go out to Geoff, Karen, Ruth, Nicola and of course his son Bear. Thank you for everything, Payno. Love you brother.”