Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, tragically passed away on October 16 in Buenos Aires at age 31. Reports indicate he jumped from his hotel balcony, prompting an investigation into his death. His sister, Ruth Gibbins, shared heartfelt tributes on social media, reflecting on their close bond and his desire to be loved. She praised his talent and kindness while expressing her sorrow over his struggles. Ruth promised to care for Liam’s son, Bear, honoring his memory.
Wednesday, October 16, marks a heartbreaking moment that Liam Payne’s family and fans will forever remember. The former One Direction member tragically passed away while staying at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Reports indicate that the 31-year-old artist fell from his hotel room’s third-floor balcony. An investigation has been launched to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death, as his loved ones continue to honor his memory.
His father attended the site of the tragedy to pay his respects, while his sister Ruth Gibbins shared a moving tribute on her Instagram account. Reflecting on their close bond, she remembered how Liam left home at 17 to chase his dreams and the countless phone calls they shared. She expressed her sorrow with heartfelt words: ‘Liam, my mind is struggling to grasp what’s happened and where you’ve gone. I just want to drive to your home, walk in, hear the music playing, and find you there writing a song.’
‘You just wanted to be loved…’, Ruth’s heartfelt message to her brother
‘You just wanted to be loved…’, Ruth’s heartfelt message to her brother
Ruth continued to share what she cherished most about her little brother. ‘What I love about you is your incredible ability to make me laugh; there’s no one else I laugh with as much. Your talent always amazes me; it should be illegal to be so gifted and excel in everything you do, often without even realizing how brilliant you truly are. Your kindness overwhelms me, and I couldn’t be prouder to call you my brother and my best friend.
‘I don’t believe the world has treated you kindly, and over the past few years, you’ve fought hard against so many challenges. You just wanted love and to bring joy to others through your music. You often doubted your worth, but I hope you can finally see the love and admiration for you that was never fully shown during your time here.’
‘He’ll always know how incredible his father is’
‘He’ll always know how incredible his father is’
Ruth expressed gratitude for the ‘wonderful memories’ they created together and reminisced about Liam’s only son, the result of his relationship with Cheryl Cole. ‘We will take good care of Bear. He’ll always know how amazing his dad was and how much you loved him. I’m sorry I couldn’t save you. I love you, and my heart aches for you.
During this incredibly challenging time, Ruth can rely on the support of her brother’s fans and close friends, including Chelsea Briggs, Ruby Adler, and Daisy Tomlinson, the sister of another former One Direction member.