Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne’s tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to ‘be kind’

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'

As a music enthusiast who grew up idolizing the members of One Direction, I am deeply saddened by the untimely death of Liam Payne. The news hit me hard, transporting me back to my teenage years when I’d sing along to their songs with unbridled enthusiasm.


Ed Sheeran has spoken out about the sad passing of Liam Payne, posting a touching message in remembrance of him.

Previously of One Direction, a 31-year-old individual, fell from the third level of CasaSur Palmero Hotel in Buenos Aires around 5 pm on a Wednesday afternoon.

On Friday, I found myself reaching out on Instagram, my heart heavy with emotions. You see, I’m this fan, utterly smitten, who had the honor of collaborating with Ed Sheeran, 33, in bringing Liam’s debut solo single, Strip That Down, to life. And now, I’m struggling to find the right words, because my dear friend Liam is no longer with us. It’s a loss that leaves me speechless.

Additionally, Ed also used this moment to emphasize the importance of kindness while posting a monochrome image of the deceased singer.

He wrote: ‘At a loss for words. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones, every memory I have with him is a great one, just such a heartbreaking situation. Be kind. X.’

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'
Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'

Previously, Ed shared on his Instagram stories that he was acknowledging Liam’s demise, by attaching a straightforward red heart emoji to the One Direction post about Liam’s passing.

For quite some time, Ed has enjoyed a strong connection with Liam and the members of One Direction, having contributed to writing four of their songs, among them being the 2012 hit single “Little Things.

Five years after that, he teamed up with Liam, contributing significantly to the writing of his debut solo single, “Strip That Down.” This song became an international sensation.

At the time, Liam told how ‘blessed’ her felt that Ed chose to work with him.

On Radio 1, while talking with Nick Grimshaw, he expressed: ” frankly, I’m incredibly grateful and humbled that he composed a song for me. Above all, I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to him.

It’s astounding yet humbling to think he was willing to collaborate with us, investing his valuable time.

After collaborating, the duo stayed friends, with Liam later commending Ed as an exceptional individual when speaking with Z100 in 2017.

He shared: ‘Obviously he wrote my first single, top boy. He’s literally one of the nicest human beings around. And everyone’s got either a crazy party experience or just a really nice experience. I have both.’

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'
Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'
Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'

Overbrimming with enthusiasm, I couldn’t help but recount an amusing incident the other day. Picture this: me, Liam, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and my beloved parents—all crammed together in an elevator! Can you imagine the conversation? It was a moment straight out of a dream.

He explained: ‘I got in a lift once, my parents were there, this is a really random story. It was a party we had just done a gig for and he joined us on stage. And Taylor Swift was in the lift. I was in the lift, Harry was in the lift, Ed Sheeran, and my parents. 

In addition, the elevator ascended, and he continued moving while facing me, repeatedly saying, “Bass.” That was all he uttered. “Bass” became one of my cherished anecdotes from parties.

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'
Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'

1 Direction skyrocketed to global fame following their appearance on the UK’s X Factor in 2010, ultimately selling an astounding 70 million records across the globe.

They amassed nearly 200 accolades in total, with seven Brit Awards, four MTV Music Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, seven American Music Awards, and an impressive 28 Kids’ Choice Awards among them.

In the aftermath of Liam’s tragic demise, I, along with my fellow bandmates, chose to speak as one voice, expressing our profound grief and shock. We are utterly shattered by this loss.

As time passes and when everyone feels ready, there’ll be more words to share. However, at this moment, let’s give ourselves space to mourn and remember the profound love we had for our cherished brother who has left us.

‘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.

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'

‘We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam – Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.’

Harry, Louis and Zayn then went on to pen their own heartbreaking tributes to Liam.  

In Buenos Aires, I met an unfortunate fate – a fall from a hotel that ended my journey. According to several onlookers, it was around 5 PM local time on a Wednesday evening when I slipped from my room at the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel.

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'
Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'
Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'
Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'

One Direction’s English member gained popularity by being part of the boy band, with his fellow bandmates Harry, aged 30, Niall Horan, aged 31, Zayn Malik, also 31, and Louis Tomlinson, who is 32.

It is said that the popular singer visited a Latin American nation earlier this month, specifically to watch his former bandmate Horan’s performance.

Since then, the local authorities have initiated an inquiry following the unexpected demise, with heartfelt condolences pouring in after the unfortunate incident.

The police were notified about a potentially intoxicated and agitated individual at the hotel, and promptly responded to the scene.

According to the BBC report, officials became aware of a loud noise emanating from the courtyard around 5 pm, upon further investigation, they discovered his body.

As reported by TMZ, Liam was behaving unusually in the hotel lobby and broke his laptop. Later, he needed assistance to return to his room.

A worker at the hotel phoned the police for immediate assistance due to a guest who was drunk, as gathered from recordings linked to the incident provided by the Buenos Aires security ministry.

Ed Sheeran breaks his silence on Liam Payne's tragic death as heartbroken singer shares a moving tribute and urges people to 'be kind'

The worker said, “He’s causing destruction in the room when he’s awake, so we urgently need you to dispatch someone.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share this heart-wrenching update: Director Alberto Crescenti revealed that our beloved Liam took a devastating fall from the third story, landing in an inner courtyard. The injuries he sustained are extremely severe.

‘We verified his identity using the passport he had,’ he said.

Later on, we discovered that he was well-known as a renowned singer. Regrettably, the damages from his fall were ultimately lethal and there was no chance to revive him.

According to Mr. Crescenti, it appeared as if the player had a skull base fracture, which was observed by the team.

His body was transported to a local morgue where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

Pictures, unconfirmed as authentic, have appeared online, suggesting they depict Liam’s hotel room in disarray, with a single snapshot showcasing a shattered TV screen.

The singer’s family told DailyMail.com afterwards that they are ‘utterly devastated’ by his death.

As a lifestylist, I am deeply touched. The spirit of Liam will continue to resonate within me, forever etched in my memory for his gentle humor, courageous heart, and benevolent soul.

At present, we’re doing our utmost to help one another within our family circle. We kindly request understanding and respect for our need for solitude and seclusion during these difficult moments.

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