Liam Payne’s sister Ruth Gibbins has broken her silence following the singer’s death.
Gibbins paid a heartbreaking tribute to her brother on Saturday (October 19), three days after his death at the age of 31.
“I didn’t believe this was going to happen. There were a lot of times where I was proud of Liam but never opened up too much about life as his sister. “Liam is my best friend, [no one] Can make me laugh as much as he does, his impression always makes me frown and he loves seeing how many laughs he can get.
The grieving sister went on to explain that Payne “moved out when he was 17 to pursue his dreams” and that she would visit him during his tenure. X factorBefore becoming famous in “One Direction”, he participated in the British talent show “One Direction”.
“I would often drive down to have tea with him after get off work and just sit together,” she wrote. “One month the hotel was right next to a Wagamamas and I swear he stayed morning, noon and night!”
Gibbins added that “Liam loves 1D” and called the band’s Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan his “brothers” . She also noted that Payne “knew he could call me anytime” and that she often helped her brother with his problems.
“Liam, my brain is trying to keep up with what’s going on and I don’t understand where you went,” she continued, addressing her brother directly. “I just want to drive to your house, walk into the sound of music, and find you sitting there writing songs.”
Gibbins added that Liam had tremendous “kindness” and “the ability to make me laugh.” She also noted that “I am so proud to call you my brother and my best friend.”
“I feel like the world isn’t good enough or kind enough to you, and you often have to really work hard to overcome everything that’s been thrown at you over the past few years,” she wrote. “You just want to be loved and make people happy with your music. You never believed you were good enough and I hope you are now seeing this outpouring of love that you never got in your time.
She concluded her post by writing: “I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you. Love you and oh how my heart misses you Ru xxx. The last thing I need to know is that if you need anything I’m here Here I will drive to the end of the universe to bring you back.
Gibbins’ emotional post was accompanied by a plethora of photos, including snaps from the siblings’ wedding day and other photos of the two spending time together.
The former One Direction star died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday (October 16). Investigators believe he may have been under the influence of a substance when he fell, but they are still awaiting further toxicology reports.
See Gibbins’ Instagram tribute to Payne below.
