One Direction star Niall Horan rewrites song in tribute to Liam Payne

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1 May 2026 • 3:41 PM MYT
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One Direction star Niall Horan rewrites song in tribute to Liam Payne

  • Niall Horan, a former member of One Direction, has revealed he rewrote the lyrics for his new song “End of an Era” following the death of his bandmate Liam Payne.
  • Liam Payne passed away in October 2024 at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • The song was originally intended as a nostalgic reflection on the passing of time, but Horan, alongside songwriters John Ryan and Julian Bunetta, revised it after learning of Payne's death.
  • Horan described the writing process as a 'crazy experience' but felt it was a necessary tribute to celebrate Payne's life and happy memories, despite the initial sadness.
  • “End of an Era” will be the twelfth and final track on Horan's third solo album, Dinner Party, which is scheduled for release on 5 June.

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