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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17292522802111729252305779.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Photo from Niall Horan&#x27;s Instagram account."/>Photo from Niall Horan&#x27;s Instagram account. </div>Former One Direction member Niall Horan recalled his last moments with Liam Payne before his tragic death in his tribute posted Friday.In the lengthy message, Horan shared how he was able to hug and say goodbye to his band mate.Before the incident, fans noticed Payne going to Louis Tomlinson and Horan.&quot;I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently. I sadly didn&#x27;t know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever. It&#x27;s heartbreaking,&quot; Horan said.&quot;I&#x27;m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn&#x27;t feel real,&quot; he added.Horan is honored to be with Payne in One Direction and stressed how much he values his bond with him.&quot;Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel happy and secure,&quot; Horan said.&quot;All the laughs we had over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to mind through the sadness. We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn&#x27;t happen often in a lifetime,&quot; he added.The Irish singer also sent his condolences to Payne&#x27;s family.&quot;My love and condolences go out to Geoff, Karen, Ruth, Nicola and of course his son Bear. Thank you for everything, Payno. Love you brother,&quot; he said.Payne first joined the singing competition &quot;X Factor UK&quot; as a solo act in 2008, but ended his journey in the judges&#x27; house round.He joined again in 2010 as a solo act, but was offered to be in a group with Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, and Niall Horan  as One Direction.The widely successful group released five albums, the last one without Malik after his departure from One Direction in 2015. Payne later pursued a solo career and was known for the track &quot;Strip That Down.&quot; He had an album and two extended plays.His last single &quot;Teardrops&quot; came out in March 2024.

Former One Direction member Niall Horan recalled his last moments with Liam Payne before his tragic death in his tribute posted Friday.

Former One Direction member Niall Horan recalled his last moments with Liam Payne before his tragic death in his tribute posted Friday.

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'Hugs, goodbyes': Niall Horan recalls last moments with Liam Payne during Argentina concert

'Hugs, goodbyes': Niall Horan recalls last moments with Liam Payne during Argentina concert

Josiah Eleazar Antonio,

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Published Oct 18, 2024 07:53 PM PHT

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