Harry Styles and Liam Payne, former One Direction members, shared a long history together. They became famous as teenagers on The X Factor, forming a band with Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson. One Direction quickly became a global sensation, selling over 70 million records and winning hundreds of awards. However, the pressure of fame took a toll on the group, and they drifted apart after going on hiatus in 2016. This came a year after Zayn left the band due to stress. Unfortunately, Payne’s sister couldn’t save him either.
Liam Payne, who tragically passed away last month at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, once spoke about his struggles after the band split. In 2019, he said he felt very different from Harry Styles and admitted they hadn’t spoken in a long time. He wasn’t sure what he’d say if they met again.
Despite their distance, Harry and Liam reconnected a few years later. In 2021, Liam revealed that Harry called him during a tough time, describing the chat as “lovely.” He said Harry seemed to know when someone needed help and that the call was a great moment to catch up. Liam spoke fondly of Harry and said he hoped all the band members could reunite someday.
After the band split, Harry went on to have massive solo success, but Liam faced challenges in his career. He reportedly lost his record deal shortly before his death. Liam also said he often missed the close bond he had with the other members, describing them as like family.
At Liam’s funeral, attended by many celebrities, Harry paid his respects. Although their relationship had ups and downs, they shared moments of support and friendship through the years.
