Niall Horan, the 32-year-old singer, has shared his thoughts on the tragic death of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who passed away at the age of 31 on October 16 , 2024, after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina.

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Niall's final memory of Liam is a happy one, which he cherishes despite the pain of losing his friend. The two friends saw each other at Liam's concert in Buenos Aires, just days before his death . Niall has expressed gratitude for the time they had together, even though he struggles with the reality of never seeing Liam again.

Speaking to the Sunday Times, Niall reflected on the surreal nature of the loss, noting the enduring bond of their friendship and the suddenness of Liam's passing. He emphasized that his last memory was a positive one, which brings him some comfort.

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Niall's grief is described as having light and shade; while there is profound sadness, he also finds moments of laughter and smirk when recalling the good times they shared. He reminisced about their adventures in Australia, where they enjoyed the beach and how Liam, although not too skilled at surfing, was still better than Niall, who admits he can barely swim.

Niall remains in contact with Liam's family, as they all share the unique experience of finding global fame as teenagers together. His new album, Dinner Party, includes a tribute to Liam titled End of an Era, a song he believes Liam would have appreciated because he enjoyed tracks that 'went somewhere'. although the other One Direction members have not yet heard the song, Louis Tomlinson has written his own tribute, Dark to Light.

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Niall also recalled the shared experience of mourning with fans when he attended Louis's concert in Paris last month. Niall, Liam, and Louis originally rose to fame on The X Factor in 2010 alongside Harry Styles and Zayn Malik. The article also touches on Niall's relationship with his ex-bandmate Harry, who recently got engaged to actress Zoë Kravitz.

Niall confirmed he will not be attending Harry's wedding,joking that he is 'too busy'. When asked on a New Zealand radio show about any 'big events' in his diary, Niall initially referred to 'a couple of mates' getting married but then explicitly stated he would not be attending any former bandmates' weddings.

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Reports suggest that Niall is on good terms with Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik, but tensions exist between them and Harry. despite these claims, Niall had previously praised Harry's comeback single, calling it a 'banger'.. Harry's engagement to Zoë Kravitz follows an eight-month romaance; she was seen with a large diamond ring and is reportedly planning a summer wedding, possibly in the South of France or Italy, with ideas about decorations and dresses already discussed.