Sister haunted by nightmares of Liam Payne's final moments

Fans gather at a memorial for Liam Payne on the anniversary of his death (Illustrative image) (Photo by Emil Nicolai Helms / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images) Getty Images

Liam Payne's family marked the first anniversary of his death with deeply personal tributes that revealed the ongoing trauma from his tragic loss. The former One Direction singer died aged 31 on October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

His sister Ruth shared a lengthy Instagram post describing her continuing struggle with grief. She revealed experiencing recurring nightmares where she feels powerless to save her brother in his final moments.

Sister's haunting nightmares

"I have a reoccurring nightmare where I am in your hotel room just before it happened and you can't hear me screaming for you," Ruth wrote. Her mind remains fixated on what she called the "unaccounted minutes" before his death - moments she said will never make sense.

Ruth described the profound emptiness of losing someone she expected to have for life. "I'd taken for granted that my little brother would be there through life, what a cruel lesson to learn in our 30s," she reflected.

Impact on family

The tribute revealed how Liam's eight-year-old son Bear has "changed massively" over the past year. Ruth told her late brother he would "continue to be in awe of your son" as the family works to keep his memory alive.

According to the Daily Mail, the family shares stories about Liam with Bear and compares his uncle to natural phenomena when speaking with Ruth's daughter Ffion. The complex legal matters surrounding his death have added unexpected challenges for the grieving family.

Global remembrance

Liam's former girlfriend Kate Cassidy also marked the anniversary by sharing intimate final moments on social media. The Daily Mail reports she posted a TikTok video showing their last hour together, including a playful dance attempt that captured their final interaction.

International fans demonstrated the global impact of his loss by travelling from Mexico, Chile and Colombia specifically for the anniversary, according to the Daily Mail. The widespread mourning reflects the enduring connection fans felt to the One Direction star.

Ruth's tribute concluded with hope that her brother can hear her continued love. "Wherever you are, I hope you can hear me, I hope you are guiding me and I hope you know the love I have for you is infinite."

Sources used: "Metro", "Daily Mail", "Birmingham Mail" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.