Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriend, Danielle Peazer, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, revealing the final message she received from the late One Direction singer before his untimely death. Payne, who tragically passed away at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16, had sent Peazer a touching note about her family just weeks before the incident.
In her emotional post, Peazer, 36, reflected on their past relationship and Payne’s kind words about her partner Sonny Jay and their daughter, Mia. “Receiving a message from you a couple of weeks ago expressing your happiness for the love I found with Sonny and Mia is something I’ll cherish forever,” Peazer wrote.
A Love That Began on The X Factor
Payne and Peazer first met in 2010 when Payne was competing on The X Factor, and Peazer was a backup dancer on the show. The couple dated for over two years, and despite their relationship ending in 2013, Peazer emphasized that their bond remained strong throughout the years.
Reflecting on Payne’s life, Peazer highlighted his greatest pride: being a father. “His most important role and something he was the most proud of out of all of his monumental successes was that he was a father,” she shared, referring to Payne’s son, Bear. She expressed her heartbreak for Bear, who will now grow up without his father. “The thought that there is now a child growing up without one of their parents is heartbreaking and unfair,” she wrote.
A Deep, Unbreakable Connection
Peazer’s tribute to Payne also included a direct message to him, referring to him by his initials, “LJP.” She expressed disbelief at his passing and acknowledged his long-standing personal struggles. “Despite being aware of your struggles over the years, I hoped and prayed that this day would never come,” she said.
While their relationship had its ups and downs, Peazer believed they always understood each other. “It’s common at times like this for people to say, ‘I hope he knew how much I cared about him,’ but I know that you knew how I felt,” she said. “We were really good at being brutally honest with our feelings for each other.”
Peazer also reminisced about the challenges they faced during their time together. Despite their differences, they always managed to support each other. “You could also wind me up so much, and I probably annoyed the hell out of you sometimes too,” she admitted, but added, “We could disagree on so many things yet still look out for each other in times of need and laugh about our disagreements.”
A Bond That Went Beyond the Breakup
Even though their romantic relationship ended over a decade ago, Peazer emphasized that their connection endured. “Our relationship may have ended back in 2013, but that seemed to be just the start of our story,” she explained. She described their continued bond as “unique” and often misunderstood by others, but something they both knew would last forever, no matter where life took them.
Peazer reflected on how Payne spent his early adulthood navigating fame and learning about himself. “It took a little longer for you to figure out the person you wanted to be in order to be your happiest,” she said. “I wish you knew that you were always more than enough for this world without having to search for a role to play just to please others.”
Final Words of Gratitude and Regret
In her heartfelt message, Peazer also expressed her gratitude to Payne for the life lessons he taught her. “Thank you for teaching me about the importance of setting boundaries, and that I should always protect my heart,” she wrote.
She ended her tribute with a poignant note of sorrow: “I’m sorry your story didn’t end differently, and I’m sorry you didn’t ever get to share more of your magic with the world.” Signing off the letter, she added, “Rest easy, my friend.”
A Difficult Farewell
Peazer first acknowledged Payne’s passing on October 19, when she briefly posted about her struggle to process the news. “Over the last few days, I’ve been trying to process the news of Liam’s death,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories. She thanked those who reached out with support, saying, “It’s helped more than you know.”
Her heartfelt posts serve as a touching tribute to the connection she and Payne shared, offering insight into their unique relationship and the deep impact Payne had on her life.
