Justin Bieber Shares Somber Instagram Tribute to Liam Payne After His Death

Mar. 15, 2025

Justin Bieber; Liam Payne.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; David M. Benett/Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; David M. Benett/Getty

Justin Bieberis rememberingLiam Payne.

On Monday, Oct. 21, Bieber, 30, reposted a video to his Instagram Stories paying tribute to Payne,who died at age 31 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, adding a broken heart emoji to express his feelings.

The fan-made video featured afan-created memorial, covered in notes, photographs, flowers and other tributes for the One Direction band member. “Rest easy Liam,” text for the clip read.

A voiceover for the clip said, “Just remember: you are allowed to grieve as a fan. You are allowed to love someone you’ve never met. You are allowed to admire someone for their art. You are allowed, to cry, to break, to feel like a part of you is gone.”

Justin Bieber Instagram Stories.Justin Bieber/Instagram

Justin Bieber/Instagram

Payne died after falling several stories from the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Apreliminary autopsy report revealedthat Payne died from multiple injuries and “internal and external hemorrhages”

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“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 band continued: “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. We will miss him terribly.”

His bandmatesLouis Tomlinson,Zayn Malik,Niall HoranandHarry Stylessigned off the statement with “We love you Liam.”

On Oct. 19, Malik announced in a post on his Instagram Stories that the U.S. leg of hisStairway to the Sky Tourwill be rescheduled after Payne’s death. “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour,” he said of the shows

Originally slated to start Oct. 23, the tour will now occur in January 2025. “Love you all and thank you for your understanding,” he wrote.If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

source: people.com