One DirectionsNiall Horanhas grieved the loss of his former bandmateLiam Paynein a heartfelt post on Instagram.
Im absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam.
It just doesnt feel real, wrote Horan.
Niall Horan and Liam Payne at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' EveGetty
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.
We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever.
The bond and friendship we had doesnt happen often in a lifetime.
Its heartbreaking, he added.
After the group went their separate ways, Payne released his lone solo albumLP1in 2019.
