Zayn Malik has announced the postponement of the U.S. leg of his “Stairway To The Sky” tour following the tragic death of his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne. In an emotional message shared on Instagram on October 19th, Zayn expressed his sorrow, stating, “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the U.S. leg of the tour. The dates are being rescheduled for January, and I’ll share them as soon as everything is set. Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates. Love you all, and thank you for your understanding.”

Liam Payne passed away on October 16th after a fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was “polytraumatism” along with internal and external hemorrhage. The news has sent shockwaves through the music community and among fans.

In response to Liam’s passing, his former bandmates released a heartfelt statement on Instagram, expressing their devastation. They wrote, “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, when everyone is able, there will be more to say, but for now we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly.” The message was signed by Louis, Zayn, Niall, and Harry.

Liam first gained fame as a contestant on “X Factor” at just 14 years old and later became a member of One Direction, which achieved unprecedented success. Although the group has been on hiatus since 2016, the bond between its members has remained strong. Liam had attended a concert by Niall Horan just weeks before his untimely death.

He leaves behind his 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he welcomed with ex-partner Cheryl Cole in 2017. Liam’s passing at the age of 31 has left a profound impact on his loved ones and fans, who will remember him fondly.