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Ruth Gibbins, the older sister of Liam Payne, shared an emotional tribute to her late brother on social media six months after his tragic passing. On April 16, Ruth took to Instagram to express the overwhelming pain and grief she continues to feel. Describing how life without Liam feels impossible, she wrote about the daily struggle of living with such a profound loss, comparing her emotional state to being submerged underwater, gasping for air.
Ruth reflected on the bittersweet memories she shared with Liam, recalling moments that made her laugh but now bring a sense of sadness. She acknowledged the exhaustion of trying to smile or laugh in the right moments when all she truly wanted was to speak to him again. Despite the pain, she shared how the memories of their time together still bring moments of joy, even though they now carry the weight of knowing new memories cannot be made.
Ruth also mentioned how she often looks for signs of Liam in her daily life, finding small ways in which he seems to guide her back to the right path. In closing, she sent him a loving message, telling him that she loved him more than words or tears could express and that she would meet him in her dreams.
Ruth’s heartfelt message came six months after Liam Payne tragically passed away following a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires in October 2024. Kate Cassidy, Liam’s girlfriend, also recently opened up about her grief. In a British morning show interview, she shared how difficult it is to refer to Liam in the past tense, a struggle she said is part of her healing process. She expressed that accepting his absence is still something she’s coming to terms with.
The ongoing tributes from those closest to Liam highlight the deep pain of losing him, as well as the enduring love and connection they still feel for him.