In a shocking turn of events, former One Direction star Niall Horan took to social media yesterday in a deeply emotional livestream, where he broke down in tears while making a major announcement. Horan revealed that he is officially retiring from music, just moments after attending the funeral of his close friend and bandmate, Liam Payne.
The news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, as fans and fellow celebrities grapple with the suddenness of both Payne’s tragic death and Horan’s unexpected decision to step away from the spotlight.
During the livestream, Niall opened up about the profound grief he’s been experiencing, saying, “I can’t go on after what happened. Liam’s death has left a void in me that I can’t fill, and it has changed everything.” While Horan had been visibly devastated during the funeral, it was what he revealed next that left his fans completely stunned.