In its report, the British publication recalled how, in 2017, the former One Direction member gushed about receiving Reputation PR goodies from Swift. “She actually sent me a lovely little hamper of new Reputation gear,” Payne told On Demand Entertainment at the time, according to the Daily Mail.
The depth of their friendship was evident, as Payne did not hesitate to tease Swift about her handwriting, suggesting she could use the help of a professional calligraphy artist.
Payne’s untimely demise has shattered the hearts of millions of Directioners around the world. Fans in Argentina paid tribute to Payne by holding a vigil outside the CasaSura hotel in Palermo, where he was staying.
They lit candles and sang One Direction songs, such as Night Changes, in remembrance of the star, who reportedly died from a “cranial fracture and extremely serious injuries,” according to Alberto Crescenti, chief of Buenos Aires emergency services.
Payne leaves behind his 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with ex-girlfriend Cheryl Cole, as well as his parents.
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