Simon Cowell says Bear has Liam Payne’s ‘twinkle in the eye’ in tribute

Simon Cowell has shared a tribute to Liam Payne, after his dying aged 31.

The music mogul first met Payne when he was simply 14 and auditioned for the X Issue.

He posted lovely phrases concerning the time they spent collectively over time on Instagram.

The 65-year-old started: ‘You by no means actually know the way you are feeling about somebody till a second like this occurs.

‘Liam, I’m devastated. Heartbroken. And I really feel empty. And I need you to know the way a lot love and respect I’ve for you. Each tear I’ve shed is a reminiscence of you.

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‘That is so troublesome to place into phrases proper now. I went exterior at this time, and I thought of so many occasions we had collectively. I needed to let what I’d at all times say to the 1000’s of people that would at all times ask me. What’s Liam like? And I’d inform them you have been type, humorous, candy, considerate, proficient, humble, targeted. And the way a lot you really liked music. And the way a lot love you genuinely had for the followers.

‘I needed to let you know whenever you have been 14 that this wasn’t your time. And we each made a promise that we’d meet once more. Lots of people would have given up. You didn’t. you got here again and inside months the entire world knew Liam. And also you by no means forgot the followers. I watched you spending a lot time with individuals who had needed to satisfy you. You actually cared.

‘You got here to see me final yr. Not for a gathering. Simply to sit down and discuss. And we reminisced about the entire enjoyable occasions we had collectively. And the way proud you have been to be a Dad. After you left, I used to be reminded that you simply have been nonetheless the candy, type boy I had met all of these years in the past. I’ve met your son, Bear. He has your smile and that twinkle in his eye that you’ve got. And he can be so happy with every part you achieved. And the way you achieved it.

‘I at all times considered the 5 of you within the band as brothers. And relating to their messages at this time I imagine you have been. And now Liam, I can see the impact you had on so many individuals. Since you left us too quickly. Relaxation in peace, my good friend. And I’m sending my love, ideas and prayers to your loved ones.’’Liam, I’m devastated. Heartbroken. And I really feel empty.’