Louis Tomlinson’s ex-girlfriend Eleanor Calder recently shared her grief over the passing of Liam Payne, revealing that he had been a huge support to her in recent years. She discussed how Liam would check in on her regularly, create personal artwork for her, and provide emotional support during difficult times. She expressed her sadness over his passing and hoped for his peace.
Liam Payne tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He sustained severe injuries that were too severe for emergency treatment, ultimately leading to his death. Payne was a member of the popular boy band One Direction along with Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. The remaining bandmates came together to mourn his loss and shared a joint statement expressing their devastation.
Tomlinson, who previously dated Calder, also expressed his grief over Payne’s passing on social media. He shared a heartfelt message reminiscing about their friendship and described Liam as a positive, funny, and kind soul. Tomlinson highlighted the impact that Payne had on his life and how he looked up to him as a brother. Payne is survived by his parents, two older sisters, and his 7-year-old son Bear Grey, whom he shares with ex Cheryl Cole.
In the wake of Payne’s passing, Calder paid tribute to his memory by sharing her gratitude for his kindness and support. She mentioned the personal artwork he had made for her and reflected on the special moments they had shared. Calder expressed her condolences to those who knew and loved him, emphasizing the human aspect of his life beyond his status as a pop star. Cole, Payne’s ex and mother of his son Bear, also broke her silence on his death, reminding everyone of the loss of a son, brother, uncle, friend, and father that goes beyond his celebrity status.
Tomlinson also honored Payne’s memory by sharing a screenshot of his Apple Music playlist featuring Payne’s song “Teardrops.” This was one of the last original songs released by Payne before his passing, marking the beginning of a new musical era for the talented singer. Payne’s impact on his friends and loved ones was evident in the heartfelt messages shared by Tomlinson, Calder, and Cole, highlighting the deep loss felt by those who knew him well. As the music industry mourns the loss of a talented artist, Payne’s legacy continues to live on through his music and the memories shared by those who were closest to him.
