Niall Horan has made another public appearance. He’s been through a lot.
After Liam Payne’s tragic death in October, those who knew him came to terms with and mourned in their own ways.
Few One Direction alumni had such a complicated relationship with the late singer. Among them was Niall Horan, who Liam had been planning on reconciling with.
Fans are now paying close attention to Niall, who has resurfaced a month after Liam’s death.
Fans spot Niall Horan in action outdoors
One Direction’s Niall was Ireland’s darling. There’s a pub in Ireland with a framed photo of him. During One Direction’s heyday, he was a source of national pride.
He also had a complicated relationship with bandmate Liam Payne. One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus nearly a decade before Liam’s death, with Liam reportedly at odds with other members.
However, he had flown to Argentina to watch Nile perform. His declared intention was to patch things up. As such, Niall is able to unleash his emotions even more than many others.
Niall Horan spotted for the first time since Liam Payne tragedy
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A Reddit resident shared a photo of Niall Horan posing with a fan. It was a screenshot from elsewhere on social media.
In the original video, Niall was said to be “looking really unwell” and fans were hoping “he’ll be okay”.
Meanwhile, a post on Reddit claimed that this was Niall’s first public appearance since Liam Payne’s sudden death in Argentina.
What does Niall Horan say about Liam Payne?
On October 18th, Niall wrote on his Instagram, “It doesn’t seem real.” It was just days after Liam Payne’s tragic death.
“I feel very lucky to have met him recently,” he said.
Niall lamented: “Sadly, after we said goodbye that night and hugged him, we didn’t know that we would be saying goodbye forever. It breaks my heart.”
“Liam had an energy for life and a passion for his work that was contagious,” Niall characterized.
“He was the brightest person in any room and always made everyone feel happy and safe,” he praised.
Whatever friction there may have been between the two in recent years, it’s clear that their bond ultimately outweighed it.
Was this actually his first reappearance?
Redditors seem to believe this is the first sighting of Niall Horan since Liam Payne’s death. Page 6 People reported finding him in October.
At the time, he was walking his dog without meeting fans. Niall has always been sensitive about his fan photos, and for good reason.
Everyone grieves in their own way. Like Reddit users and others on social media, we wish Niall all the best. A sudden loss can affect every part of your life.
