Liam Payne’s former One Direction bandmate Zayn Malik postponed his U.S. tour dates following Payne’s shocking death last week.
Former One Direction member Zayn Malik has postponed his U.S. tour dates following the death of his former bandmate Liam Payne.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Malik wrote, « Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the Stairway to the Sky tour. »
Malik informed fans that the dates were being rescheduled to January and tickets would remain valid for the new dates.
« Love you all and thank you for your understanding », he concluded.
Malik and Payne were part of the hit boy band One Direction for six years alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson.
Payne died Oct. 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
Last week, One Direction released a statement on social media mourning the loss of their bandmate.
« We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing », they wrote. « In time, and when everyone is able to, 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.
