Liam Payne’s sister has paid an emotional tribute to “her best friend” as she spoke for the first time about his death.
The singer died aged 31 on Wednesday after falling from a balcony on the third floor of the Casa Sur hotel in Argentina.
Ruth Gibbins posted on social media: “I don’t believe this is happening. Many times have I poured my heart out publicly with pride about Liam but never much about life as his sister.
“Liam is my best friend, no one could ever make me laugh as much as him, doing his impressions always had me creasing and he loved seeing how much of a laugh he could get.”
She wrote: “Liam, my brain is struggling to catch up with what’s happening and I don’t understand where you’ve gone.
“What I do love most about you is your ability to make me laugh, I never chuckle as much as I do when I’m with you with anyone else.”
“I’m sorry I couldn’t save you,” she added. “One last time I need you to know, I’m here if you need anything, I’d drive to the end of the universe to bring you back.”
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