Louis Tomlinsonis honoring hisOne DirectionbrotherLiam Paynein an emotional tribute.
I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother.
And for the record, Liam was in my opinion the most vital part of One Direction.
Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson from One Direction attend the Brit Awards at O2 Arena.Rune Hellestad/Corbis/Getty Images
His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing.
The list goes on.
Thank you for shaping us, Liam.
Im really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye, Payne wrote.
I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasnt to be, he continued.
The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.
We will miss him terribly.
We love you, Liam.
Paynes familyissued a statementvia theBBCearlier on Thursday saying they are heartbroken by his death.
We are heartbroken, the Payne family said.
Liam will forever live in our hearts and well remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.
