Nicole Scherzinger Reveals Heartfelt Last Messages to Liam Payne Before His Untimely Death: 'Such a Good Heart'

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00:00Nicole Scherzinger reveals heartfelt last messages to Liam Payne before his untimely death,

00:06such a good heart.

00:08Nicole Scherzinger opened up about her final interactions with the late Liam Payne,

00:12a significant figure in her life, particularly in the wake of his tragic passing at the age of 31.

00:18While chatting with the Times of London, just days before the anniversary of Payne's death,

00:23the singer recounted one of their last conversations.

00:26I'd known he was in Argentina. It was just chit-chat and pretty light, she said.

00:31I just adored Liam.

00:33He had such a good heart, she added.

00:35Their relationship had evolved over the years,

00:37particularly while they served as mentors on the Netflix competition series,

00:42Building the Band, which aired earlier this year.

00:44It was during this time that their camaraderie strengthened

00:47and both artists nurtured a deep mutual respect rooted in their shared experiences in the entertainment industry.

00:53Tragedy struck when Scherzinger learned of Payne's death shortly before one of her performances

00:58in the Broadway production Sunset Boulevard.

01:01The show must go on, she stated, expressing her determination to honor her friend.

01:06From then on, I dedicated a little part of the show to Liam every night,

01:10just a little moment that always made me think of him.

01:12Scherzinger has since undergone personal reflection spurred by this loss.

01:16We need more compassion in the world, she emphasized, urging a shift toward empathy in society.

01:23Our phones are our enemies as much as they help us.

01:26I wish we'd cancel cancel culture.

01:28Following the shocking news of his death, Scherzinger took to Instagram to pay tribute to Payne,

01:32stating,

01:33Dear Liam, I will forever cherish and treasure the time we shared together,

01:37from 15 years ago when One Direction was born, right up until just a few weeks ago.

01:41In an emotional segment on Late Night with Seth Meyers in July,

01:46Scherzinger revealed her struggles to revisit building the band,

01:49which had a dedication to Payne.

01:52We're so proud of him.

01:53He had such an amazing time.

01:55We had so much fun doing the show together,

01:56and he's such a beautiful, kind soul and heart, she remarked.

02:00The heartfelt sentiments surrounding Payne's death have resonated with his family and fans alike.

02:05His sister, Nicola, recently commemorated what would have been his 32nd birthday

02:10by reflecting on their final moments together,

02:13sharing pictures that remind cherished memories that live on.