Simon Cowell Expresses Deep Sorrow and Grief Following Liam Payne’s Tragic Passing
Simon Cowell is speaking out for the first time since former protégé Liam Payne died … issuing a poignant statement on social media.
“The X Factor” creator posted on Instagram, revealing he is “truly devastated” following the news about the singer — who Simon tapped to join One Direction back in 2010.
Simon wrote to Liam directly in his statement, expressing … “Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.”
Simon confessed it was “difficult to put in words” the entirety of his grief … noting he was reflecting on their many memories together.