Zayn Malik cancels tour after 'heartbreaking loss' of Liam Payne, assures fans of new concert dates
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Zayn Malik has announced that he will be postponing the US leg of his Stairway To The Sky Tour following the sudden death of his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne.
Payne tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, October 16.
Zayn Malik's decision to postpone his US music tour
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, October 19, Malik expressed his sorrow over the devastating loss, explaining his decision to reschedule the tour.
"Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the Stairway To The Sky Tour," he wrote.
Assuring fans that the dates would be rescheduled for January and that all tickets would remain valid, Malik concluded his post by stating, "Love you all and thank you for your understanding," according to Mirror.
Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour. The dates are being rescheduled for January and I’ll post them as soon as it’s all set in the next few days. Your tickets will remain valid for the…
— zayn (@zaynmalik) October 19, 2024
Zayn Malik's heartfelt tribute to Liam Payne
Zayn Malik, who left the boy band One Direction in 2015 before its hiatus in 2016, took to Instagram to express his deep sense of loss following the death of Liam Payne.
"I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life," Malik wrote.
Describing Payne as “headstrong” and “opinionated,” Zayn praised the late singer's professionalism and dedication to the band’s music.
"When it came to the music, Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense. I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional," he continued.
"I was always happy to know, no matter what happened on stage we could always rely on you to know which way to steer the ship next," the 'I Don't Wanna Live Forever' singer added.
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Liam Payne and Zayn Malik's brotherly bond
Zayn Malik's tribute also reflected on the special bond he shared with Liam Payne and noted how much he respected and admired him.
"I lost a brother when you left us. I can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly," wrote Malik.
"There are no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated," he added.
In his emotional tribute, Malik emphasized the profound impact Payne had on his life and career.
"I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever," he wrote.
"I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are. Love you bro," Malik wrote, offering a final, heartfelt goodbye.
