Singer Harry Styles speaks about the death of his very close friend ahead of the release of his new album on Friday. Former One Direction star Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Harry Styles reflected on the death of his close friend Liam Payne, saying he wants to honor him by 'living life to the fullest'.
In a new interview with Apple Music, Harry Styles describes Liam Payne as a 'super special person' and says what happened was 'really sad'. Harry Styles tells Zane Lowe: 'It's so difficult to lose a friend. ' Harry Styles says: 'I saw someone with the kindest heart who just wanted to be great.
It was a really important moment for me in terms of taking a look at my life and being able to say to myself, 'OK, what do I want to do with my life? ' Harry Styles admits he struggled to speak about Liam Payne's death publicly in the aftermath, aware that so much would be written about his comments or reactions. Harry Styles posted a briefer message in the aftermath of Liam Payne's death on social media.
Harry Styles said on Instagram: 'His greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it. Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious. He was warm, supportive and incredibly loving.
The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. ' which is released on Friday. ' was made in Berlin and is inspired by his nights out clubbing there with looping drum beats and big basslines.
Harry Styles told Zane Lowe he has made this album for himself, as opposed to trying to make it commercially successful. Harry Styles said: 'Selfishly for me, I think I want to enjoy it the most. The record for me is about how do I still have my experience while I'm playing it?
And that was what making the record was about for me. ' Harry Styles toured the world with Liam Payne in the band after winning The X Factor. 9 million streams that year.