Simon Powell Pens Tribute to Liam Payne: 'I Want You to Know How Much Love & Respect I Have For You'

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Simon Cowell responded to the tragic death of Liam Payne with a touching tribute. The One Direction member passed away at the age of 31 on Wednesday (October 16). Simon, who mentored One Direction after the group was formed on The X Factor in 2010, took to social media to respond to the devastating news. Keep reading to find out more… “You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens,” Simon wrote on Instagram. “Liam, I am devastated.

Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.” He continued, writing, “This is so difficult to put into words right now.

I went outside today, and I thought about so many times we had together. I wanted to let you know what I would always say to the thousands of people who would always ask me.

What is Liam like? And I would tell them you were kind, funny, sweet, thoughtful, talented, humble, focused.