Liam Payne sings at Niall Horan concert in Argentina days before his tragic death
Liam Payne was seen supporting his former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan, just days before he tragically died at the age of 31. On Wednesday, 16 October, it was revealed that the What Makes You Beautiful singer had died in Buenos Aires after falling from a hotel balcony.
Prior to his sad passing, Liam had been in South America with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy. Earlier this month he revealed that he was heading to Argentina, where Niall was on tour, and told his fans on Snapchat that he would be heading to see his bandmate perform - prompting fans to speculate online about a potential reunion.
After heading to the concert, a video was shared online which showed Liam and Kate singing and dancing to Niall’s music as he took to the stage at the Movistar Arena. Liam also shared a series of other clips and photos of the event on Snapchat, including one of himself with Niall. “Reunited,” he wrote.
Explaining his trip to Argentina in another video, Liam said: “We’re going to Argentina. One, because we have to, and two, because we want to, and three, because Niall Horan’s playing down there and I think we might just go and say ‘Hello’.”
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He added: “It’s been a while since me and Niall have spoken. We’ve got a lot to talk about and I would like to square up a couple things with the boy. No bad vibes or nothing like that, but just, we need to talk.”
Following news of Liam’s death, fans as well as famous faces have taken to social media to share their condolences and memories of the Strip That Down singer. “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend,” wrote Paris Hilton.
“The worst news. I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing. He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble,” wrote former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary.
Meanwhile, Olly Murs explained that he was “lost for words” in a lengthy tribute. He added: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I'm truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x am thinking of them! RIP Liam.”
