Zayn Malik, a former member of One Direction, has decided to postpone his upcoming U. S. tour. This decision comes after the sudden death of his former bandmate, Liam Payne, at the age of 31. Payne passed away following a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Malik announced the postponement on social media, expressing his grief and the need to reschedule the tour.

Malik's tour, named "Stairway to the Sky, " was set to promote his latest album, "Room Under the Stars. " It was scheduled to start on October 23 in San Francisco and then move to other cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Washington, D. C. , and New York City. The European leg of the tour is still planned to begin on November 20 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

In the wake of Payne's death, Malik shared his feelings in a heartfelt message. He recalled how Payne supported him in tough times and had a positive outlook on life. Malik also admired Payne's strong personality and professionalism during their time in One Direction. He expressed his deep loss and the wish to have said goodbye properly.

Zayn Malik Delays Tour After Tragic Loss of Liam Payne

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