Watch: Shawn Mendes’s emotional on-stage tribute to Liam Payne

Watch the moment Shawn Mendes paused his concert to pay tribute to singer Liam Payne, who died aged 31 after falling from the third-floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. (16 October 2024)

“He was a beautiful soul, and his eyes gleamed with that beauty,” Mendes said.

“Liam, we love you. The world is crying for you brother, and we’re all praying for your son and your family and I miss you man.” he added.

The Canadian star then dedicated a song to honour the former One Direction member’s memory, drawing cheers from the crowd.

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[tamarakukic]

Shawn’s the sweetest soul. So authentic and genuine. He really cares🥹❤️‍🩹

[zeezeeparker]

❤ Oh Shawn what a loving tribute . Liam's death is being felt worldwide. 😢 It caught us all off guard & made us realize just how much love & admiration we had for him. If only he could have known I'm sure his insecurities wouldnt have existed. Thank you Liam for connecting all of us. Because of your spirit the world was a brighter place. ❤❤❤

[ryanniv]

Not a fan of shawn but he seems like a generally nice guy. A really deep and humble speech 👍

[Stellacat]

It’s hard to lose someone we feel like we knew as a person. I just feel heartbroken for his son Bear❤

[imkumpongen]

Our Payno, lima bean, daddy direction ❤ liam payne is no more with us physically but his musics and the memories will live on forever. I miss you liam 😢 i cannot take this pain anymore 😭💔

[kathyforeman]

❤❤❤❤ May he RIP. Sending love to all who knew and loved him. He is gone too soon. ❤❤❤❤

[luciehladikova]

Rest in peace Liam Payne.🕊💔 World love you forever

[sparklegirl]

Shawn is a major sweetheart 😢😢❤❤❤rip Liam and praying for your son and your family

[herbcollins]

Eyes are the windows to the soul. What you saw in his eyes WAS what was in his soul.

[vincentbyrd]

Thanks shawn from a rusher thank u Liam much love brother 😢rip dove on🕊️

[-percent-locked-in]

I miss him and I’ve never met him ❤️ poor guy

[Blazeinbluebecausewhynot]

I saw an interview of Liam mentioning how he check up on Shawn after hearing one of his new songs and he was concerned for him i can see why Liams death affected shawn…

[zarawhyatt]

MISS YOU PAYNO, WE ALL LOVED YOU. FLY HIGH😭😭🤍🕊

[carolannmurphy]

So Heartbreaking 💔😭😭😭
If Only this could have been said to him before he passed away 😭
We need to recognize any signs of Addiction and Mental Health before its too late 😢💔💔💔

[lyungpak]

Sorry to say but hardly no knew or cared about him until he died, now he's more famous than ever,

[howardjohnson]

I was with One Direction from the tryouts to Simon putting the group together. I feel like I've lost a friend. God bless you young man. RIP...

[KeepingStudios]

It's Ok Shawn. It's Ok to cry.

[AstroMoonGoddess]

At the very end when Shawn rubbed his arm, Liam’s spirit energetically touched him there.

[claudiaovando]

Why I keep torturing myself watching all these tributes ? 😢 I am so sad 😟

[HoneyLove-phtv]

Shawn Mendes knows what it is like to struggle with mental health so he was probably overwhelmed by his death