Zayn Malik Postpones U.S. Leg of His Tour Following 'Heartbreaking Loss' of Former Bandmate Liam Payne

Mar. 15, 2025

Liam Payne, Zayn Malik.Photo:Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty

Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty

Zayn Malikis pressing pause on his touring plans following thedeathof his One Direction bandmate,Liam Payne.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Malik, 31, announced in a post on his Instagram Stories that the U.S. leg of hisStairway to the Sky tourwas being put on hold after Payne’s death at age 31 on Oct. 16.

“Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour,” Malik began of the shows, which were slated to start on Oct. 23.

“The dates are being rescheduled for January and I’ll post them as soon as it’s all set in the next few days. Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates,” he added.

Malik concluded: “Love you all and thank you for your understanding.”

Zayn Malik’s Instagram Stories.Zayn Malik/Instagram

Zayn Malik/Instagram

Payne died earlier this week after he fell multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Zayn Malik in 2024.Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty

Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty

Malik, along with other One Direction membersHarry Styles,Louis TomlinsonandNiall Horan, posted ajoint statementon Oct. 17 reacting to Payne’s death.

The group added, “The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.”

iam Payne, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson in 20134.Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic

Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic

Malik also posted his ownInstagramtribute to Payneon Oct. 17.

“Will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever, there is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated. I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are," Malik continued.

source: people.com