Nicole Scherzinger says she will ‘cherish and treasure’ their time together as she pays an emotional tribute to Liam Payne as its revealed they were texting on the day he died

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As a devoted fan, I’ve been following Nicole Scherzinger’s career for years, and her latest tribute to Liam Payne has touched my heart deeply. It’s truly heartwarming to see their bond, forged over a decade ago during One Direction’s formative years on The X Factor, still alive and strong.

Nicole Scherzinger expressed her lasting affection for the late Liam Payne, stating that she would always hold dear and value the moments they shared together.

The artist, aged 47, played a significant role in forming One Direction when she judged X Factor in 2010, and recently confessed that they were exchanging messages on the day he passed away.

Last week, Liam, aged 31, tragically passed away following a fall of approximately 45 feet from the third level onto the courtyard at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. This heartbreaking event has left fans of his band, scattered globally, deeply saddened.

Sharing a joyful photo on Instagram with Liam and Kelly Rowland, Nicole wrote: “To Liam, I’ll always keep dear the moments we spent together, dating back to when One Direction began 15 years ago, all the way up to a couple of weeks ago.

The threesome had wrapped filming for new Netflix show Building The Band just two months before his tragic death in Argentina.

In her latest update, she expressed how it was an incredible experience to collaborate with you on music recently. Sharing the same fervor for music, our heartfelt and delightful discussions are etched in my memory forever.

It’s incredibly tough to come to terms with your absence, yet I am thankful for the opportunity to have known your compassionate spirit, tender soul, and extraordinary personality.

Your presence brought immense happiness, radiance, and merriment to those who were fortunate enough to know you well. I will deeply miss you, my dear friend, and keep you forever close to my heart. May your spirit find peace, and my thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with your loved ones during this difficult time.

While Nicole received praise from theatre legend Andrew Lloyd Webber for maintaining her poise and performing during the premiere of Sunset Blvd on Broadway’s New York stage, all within hours of learning that Liam tragically fell from his hotel balcony.

Andrew shared with Billboard magazine, “Nicole is truly remarkable when it comes to commitment. Among all the artists I’ve encountered, she stands out as an exceptional team player and leader during projects.

“By the way, there’s another thing I’d like to add – it appears she did mentor Liam, who was part of One Direction.” This version maintains the original meaning and is easy to read while sounding natural and conversational.

On the very day he passed away, which happened to be a Wednesday, she was exchanging texts with him. Later that day, as she found out about his demise, critics were arriving at Sunset, right when she had learned of his death.

It’s truly remarkable that she decided to take part in the show. She’s simply incredible, a truly exceptional woman.

‘She is without any question one of the finest performers I’ve ever worked with.’

It remains undecided whether Netflix will continue Liam’s recent series, as rumors circulate that production concluded in late August with three live performances filmed before a studio audience at Aviva Studios in Manchester, following the unfortunate event.

From a die-hard fan perspective, this show unearths exceptional vocalists from every corner of our nation and artfully arranges them into groups, prioritizing their musical harmony, camaraderie, and worthiness.

Throughout the competition, the contestants maintain full authority at each stage. However, Liam, Nicole, and Kelly, the judges, are excitedly anticipating how each performer handles the intense pressure from spotlights, cameras, stage directions, and spectators.

On Wednesday, Liam plunged about 45 feet from a third-story balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Later, medical professionals declared his unfortunate demise.

On September 30, the star and his partner, Kate Cassidy, touched down in South America. Instead of leaving Argentina after just five days as initially planned, they decided to extend their stay by an additional fortnight.

Law enforcement officers were dispatched to the hotel due to concerns about a potentially intoxicated or drug-affected individual displaying hostile behavior.

Not long after that, employees in the courtyard of the hotel became aware of a loud noise, followed by the unfortunate discovery of the deceased British singer around 5 pm local hour.

Astounded spectators congregated exteriorly as law enforcement established a perimeter, allowing forensics personnel clad in white safety gear and blue gloves to move in and out.

Reports from local media stated that the celebrity behaved strangely in the hotel lobby and broke his laptop, eventually needing assistance to return to his room.

According to a recently disclosed toxicology report, it’s now clear that Liam had detectable amounts of multiple types of drugs in his body, among them ‘pink cocaine’.

Investigators from Argentina are classifying the incident as an “undetermined fatality” since they are still pursuing the drug dealer who provided the victim on that particular night.

Initial findings from the toxicology examinations on Liam’s body revealed traces of cocaine, benzodiazepines, crack cocaine, and a substance referred to as “pink cocaine” – a mix of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA.

As investigations on the substances discovered, such as white powder, chemical crystal residue, and prescription medications, in his luxury hotel room are ongoing, the findings from his autopsy report have already been concluded.

It was established that the singer succumbed to multiple fatal injuries immediately upon falling 45 feet from the third floor.

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2024-10-25 10:54