Liam Payne's sister's heartbreaking tribute on 15th anniversary of One Direction
Liam Payne's sister posted a heartbreaking tribute to the late singer as she marked 15 years since One Direction formed. The singer tragically died in October aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina.
He found fame on the X Factor, where he was put together with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan to form One Direction. Liam's sister Ruth shared a photo of Liam with his siblings and parents in the same place, years apart.
They posed for a family snap with a teenage Liam, as well as when he was much younger. Alongside the touching photos, Ruth shared: "Liam this one's for you
"15 years of the 'I'm in a boyband' text, where Dad ran downstairs to tell us all, absolutely gutted at the time that you'd been sent home again, that you'd been put in a boyband.
"Your love of 1D never stopped, you were so proud of what you'd achieved and part of the love remaining, guiding us through this darkness is the love of your fans who have loved and supported you for 15years, they are always so proud of you, I hope you can see it.
"Your love and support for the other boys never stopped, you were first to congratulate about their successes after the band, you always sang their songs and spoke of them and your memories, they were the brothers you'd always wanted.
"I have my favourite memories of your band, and going through my 20s watching your success with such pride. One of my favourite memories is when we were at an after party and Souts was telling us about the 'story of my life' video idea, and you said 'ask him what photo of us we're using he told us and I turned to you and said but nicola's got a mullet and Ive got black hair in it?!' And you laughed and said 'I know' absolutely howling that youd got us to agree to reenact one of our worst photos
"We had the best time filming that video with you. Everyday in your company was always tonic for my soul, no matter where in the world we were. From our dance shows, to small theatres, arenas to stadiums, incredible memories.
"Another memory Ive thought about today, was when we flew to lA to watch your show and due to customs missed the first night we were meant to be at the show, when you walked into my hotel room on the nighttime, you woke me up to say hi and have a quick catch up and as you were leaving said well Ru, you've missed David Beckham tonight' picked up your gfs bags and left the room, leaving 22 year old me processing the heartbreak of missing David Beckham!
"1D time will always have such a fond place in my heart, you worked your arse off for the band, consistently showing how incredible you are. This year, today, isn't how it used to be, I have so many fan tributes to show you and I know you'd be blown away by the love 15years on.
"But as I light my Wednesday candle, and speak to you with heart, I hope you're somewhere sat comfy, laptop on, listening to your bands music from start to finish, smiling. Love always Liam, Once in a lifetime, you were mine."
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