Liam Payne's sister marks 18 months since his tragic death Ruth Gibbins has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late brother Liam Payne to mark 18 months since he died. 17 April 2026 Liam Payne's sister feels "homesick" for the life she had before his death. Liam Payne died 18 months ago The One Direction singer passed away in October 2024 at the age of 31 after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina and now Ruth Gibbins has reflected on the 18 months since the tragedy and admitted she is "struggling" to live without him in her life.