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Liam Payne’s untimely passing has spread a kind of dread across his fandom. Having been a member of One Direction, he helped change the lives of the masses, being a crucial part of one of the most iconic bands of all time. When news of his passing hit the world, one of the first concerns that everyone had was about the rest of the former members of the band.

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The world patiently waited for Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson to release something about their news. Now that they have, fans cannot help but get even more emotional. Specifically, Tomlinson’s statement has left more than a few fans teary-eyed.

Louis Tomlinson’s Message For Liam Payne and His Son

In anInstagrampost, Louis Tomlinson mourned the loss of his dear friend, writing a statement for himself, the world, andLiam Payne. He started by mentioning how the singer’s passing has left him completely destroyed. Being a figure that Tomlinson looked up to, theBigger Than Mesinger talked about how big of an impact Payne has had in his life.

I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I’m really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye. I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours , reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life. I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be.

Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson (facing away), One Direction, Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Saturday 14 January 2012

Looking back to the time they first met, when they were touring as One Direction, and all the time they have spent together, Tomlinson stated that Payne was the most important part of the band. He then addressed the late singer directly, talking about how lucky he was to have experienced a major chunk of their lives together.

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I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.

Payne has a seven-year-old son with his former partner, Cheryl Cole. Speaking about Bear, Tomlinson promised the late singer that if his child even needed him, he would be there for him as the best uncle that he could be. The singer took it a step further, stating that he would tell Payne’s son about how great his father was, telling him stories about their time together.

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Fans Are Overwhelmed

It is safe to say thatLouis Tomlinson’smessage for Liam Payne has left fans completely destroyed. Audiences have been wanting a One Direction reunion for almost a decade, and it is only when one of them passes away that they get to see them all come together. The knowledge of this is tragic to the highest degree for so many fans.

At the same time, many cannot help but get emotional about Tomlinson’s promise to Payne about his son. The two grew up together, and now, for them to be involved in each other’s children’s lives is something that many cannot fathom.

Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson

If Bear ever needs me I will be the uncle he needs in his life😭😣 this broke me

Louis’ tribute on Instagram was deeply emotional. His words reflected the immense love and loss he feels for Liam. A beautiful, heartfelt farewell. 🤍

Liam Payne with his One Direction bandmates | image: Eva Rinaldi, licensed under CC BY SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

“if bear ever needs me i will be the uncle he needs” no one talk to me

“I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.” Louis Tomlinson. NO ONE TOUCH ME!!!! DON’T LOOK AT ME!!!! Louis’s Tribute to Liam Payne via his Instagram. 😭😭😭😭❤️pic.twitter.com/5QyBbeDYRr

THE MAN YOU ARE LOUIS TOMLINSON💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Overwhelmed by everything that has transpired in the past two days and trying to process the statements of all the former members, fans simply cannot put their feelings into words.

Ananya Godboley

Senior Writer

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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.

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