During the 2025 BRIT Awards on March 1, Liam Payne was honored with a special video tribute after his death in October 2024.
Host Jack Whitehall opened up with a few words about Payne as an introduction for the tribute.
“It is now time to take a moment to remember a very special person who meant so much to so many of the people in this room and to millions of you around the world,” Whitehall said.
“Last October, we woke to the devastating news that Liam Payne had tragically passed away. He achieved so much in the short time that he was on this earth and was not only a supremely gifted musician but an incredibly kind soul who touched the lives of everyone he came into contact with,” he continued. “We have so many amazing memories of Liam here at the BRITs, so tonight, we celebrate his legacy and look back and remember the remarkable Liam Payne.
The video montage included photos and videos from when Payne was a kid to him on stage, performing in front of the world.
Payne died on October 16, 2024, after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires. He was 31 years old.
Louis Tomlinson Thanks the BRIT Awards for Touching Tribute
Following the tribute, Payne’s former bandmate, Louis Tomlinson, took a moment to thank the BRIT awards for this incredible moment.
“Thank you @BRITs. Beautiful tribute,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Miss you always brother x.”
Liam Payne’s Family Makes a Plea for Privacy in Public Statement
There have been a lot of different reports throughout the coverage of Liam Payne’s death, and the family released a statement to the BBC asking for “privacy to grieve.”
They say the media has caused “indescribable, lasting damage” by its coverage.
Here is the full statement:
“Liam’s death was an unspeakable tragedy. This is a time of tremendous grief and pain for those who knew and loved him. Liam ought to have had a long life ahead of him. Instead, Bear has lost his father, Geoff and Karen have lost their son, Ruth and Nicola have lost their brother and all of Liam’s friends and fans have lost someone they held very dear.
“We understand that the investigation into Liam’s death was absolutely necessary, and the family recognises the work done by the Argentinian authorities. However, the family accepts the Court of Appeal’s decision to drop all charges.
“The constant media attention and speculation which has accompanied the process has exacted indescribable, lasting damage on the family, particularly on Liam’s son who is trying to process emotions which no seven-year-old should have to experience.
“The family has always wished for privacy to grieve and asks that they be given the space and time to do so.
“This weekend, at the Brit Awards, Liam was remembered for his phenomenal contribution to British music and for his wider, positive impact on millions of adoring fans the world over. We joined in that celebration of his life and will forever remember the joy that his music brought to the world.
“Liam, you are so loved and missed.”
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Liam Payne Honored During the 2025 BRIT Awards With Emotional Video Tribute