The tragic death of Liam Payne has reshaped the bonds between the remaining members of One Direction, and Louis Tomlinson says the loss has drawn them closer than they have been in years, even if he isn't sure how long that closeness will last. In a new interview with Billboard, the 34-year-old singer reflected on how Payne's passing in October 2024 affected the group. "There is a closeness, it definitely feels closer than it was," Tomlinson said, adding that the realities of busy schedules and individual lives could make it hard to maintain that connection in the long run.