AceShowbiz - Former One Direction bandmates Niall Horan and Liam Payne shared an unbreakable bond that ended on a positive note despite Payne's untimely death. Payne, who attended Horan's concert in Argentina on October 2, was reportedly proud of his former bandmate's accomplishments. While Payne initially found it challenging to see his bandmates flourish after their hiatus in 2016, he had recently reunited with Horan and expressed his admiration.

According to a source, Payne's death has left everyone who knew him devastated. In the days leading up to his passing, Payne had told fans he intended to visit Argentina to address certain matters with Horan. Despite his initial difficulty in accepting the band's success, Payne had recently conveyed his support and love for his former bandmate.

Just before his death, Payne shared a selfie with Horan captioned "Reunited" on Snapchat. Payne's former bandmates expressed their deep sadness and announced they would take some time to grieve and process his loss.

Niall Horan was seen visibly distraught as he walked with his girlfriend in London following Payne's death. Simon Cowell was also reportedly shocked and devastated, and auditions for "Britain's Got Talent" were canceled after the news broke.

Police are investigating Payne's sudden death and are searching for two potential witnesses who may have seen him before his fall from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Payne's family expressed their heartbreak and shared that he would forever live in their hearts.