Liam Payne’s sister says 'the world was not kind' in heartbreaking tribute

Liam Payne's sister has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late brother.

In a statement posted on Instagram on Saturday, Ruth Gibbins said her brother’s ability to make her laugh is what she 'loved most' about him, adding she was 'in awe' of his talent. Today their father is in Buenos Aires to arrange the repatriation of the One Direction singer’s body.

Geoff Payne read letters and cards from fans on Friday outside the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentine capital, where the British star, 31, fell from a third-floor balcony on Wednesday.

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Ms Gibbins wrote: “My brain is struggling to catch up with what’s happening and I don’t understand where you’ve gone. What I love most about you is your ability to make me laugh, I never chuckle as much as I do when I’m with you with anyone else.

“I’m always in awe of your talent, it should be illegal to be so talented and just have the ability to not only be good at things but be bloody great at everything you attempt, without even knowing you’re absolutely smashing it each time.”

Ruth also wrote: “I don’t feel this world was good enough or kind enough to you, and quite often over the last few years, you’ve had to really try hard to overcome all that was being aimed at you.

“You just wanted to be loved and to make people happy with your music. You never believed you were good enough, I hope you can now see this outpouring of love that you never received in your time.

“Thank you for changing my life, thank you for the incredible memories, thank you for being the best brother and friend I’ll ever have.”

Tributes have flooded in for Payne, including from his former partner, Girls Aloud singer Cheryl, his One