Zayn Malik Honors Liam Payne in Emotional Tour Tribute On November 23, 2024, Zayn Malik paid tribute to his late bandmate Liam Payne during the opening night of his Stairway to the Sky tour at the O2 Academy in Leeds. This marked Zayn’s first public appearance since Liam’s tragic death on October 16, 2024, at age 31, after a fall in Buenos Aires. While performing “Stardust,” a screen behind Zayn displayed a heartfelt message: “Liam Payne 1993–2024. Love you bro” with a red heart, bringing fans to tears