Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Larissa Howie

Brit Awards pay touching tribute to Liam Payne to ‘celebrate his legacy’

Liam Payne was honoured with a heartfelt tribute at the 2025 Brit Awards, four months after his death.

The One Direction singer died on 16 October after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Towards the end of the ceremony on Saturday (March 1), comedian Jack Whitehall introduced a sombre black-and-white montage of Payne's career.

“He achieved so much in the short time he was here, and was not only a gifted musician but an incredibly kind soul,” Whitehall said. “Tonight, we celebrate his legacy.”

Payne had strong ties to the Brit Awards, having attended as a solo artist and won seven awards with his band.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.