Now, Cowell has had to say goodbye to Payne in the wake of his devastating death.
And, one moment he shared with Payne’s parents at the star’s funeral shows his deep sadness.
In October 2024,Payne died at the age of 31when he fell from a third floor balcony.
Photos of the event show Cowell’s emotional moment with Payne’s parents, Geoff and Karen.
It is going to be an incredibly difficult day."
And, it’s clear that this is something that Cowell understood.
“You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens.
Liam, I am devastated.
And I feel empty.
And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you.
Every tear I have shed is a memory of you,” he began his post.
