Niall Horan shares an emotional tribute to ‘brother’ Liam Payne after ‘final goodbye’ at concert in Buenos Aires days before tragedy

Niall Horan has shared an emotional tribute to ‘brother’ Liam Payne after his tragic death aged 31.

The One Direction singer plunged 45ft from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires yesterday, prompting a wave of tributes from across the showbiz world.

Niall, the final band member to pay tribute, penned on Instagram: ‘I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn’t feel real.

‘Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious He was the brightest in ever room and always made everyone feel happy and secure.

‘All the laughs we have over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to mind through the sadness.

Niall Horan has shared an emotional tribute to ‘brother’ Liam Payne after his tragic death aged 31

Niall, the final band member to pay tribute, penned on Instagram: 'I'm absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn't feel real'

Niall, the final band member to pay tribute, penned on Instagram: ‘I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn’t feel real’

‘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’t happen often in a lifetime.

‘I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently. I sadly didn’t know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever. It’s heartbreaking.

‘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. Nialler’

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