Late One Direction star Liam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins has paid tribute to Liverpool FC football star Diogo Jota, who died tragically in a car crash yesterday
Liam Payne's sister's heartbreaking message to Diogo Jota's family after tragedy
Liam Payne's sister's heartbreaking message to Diogo Jota's family after tragedy
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Liam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbons has paid a heartfelt tribute to Premier League footballer Diogo Jota, 28, who tragically died in crash in Spain. Ruth, took to her Instagram stories to share her sorrow for the Jota family over the 'heartbreaking' tragedy.
The Premier League footballer and his brother, Andre Silva, died in a crash in Zamora near Spain’s north-west border with Portugal.
The tragic incident occurred just days after Jota's marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso, who had to identify her husband and his brother after the devastating crash.
After the news was made public, alongside a photo of the late football star, Ruth wrote: "Devastating to read this today. No family should have to go through this and in such a public way. It's utterly heartbreaking. Thinking of their families today."
Liam's sister has paid tribute to Jota
Liam's sister has paid tribute to Jota
Liam's sister has paid tribute to Jota (Image: Instagram)
It comes after Ruth shared her "immeasurable pride" after seeing her late brother Liam in his final TV appearance. The late One Direction star, who tragically passed away at 31 last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina, features as a judge in the forthcoming Netflix series called Building the Band.
His sister Ruth said she was "heartbroken" that he won't have the opportunity to see himself on the show. Ruth shared on her Instagram Stories: "I didn't know whether to share this, but it felt odd when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the past 15 years.
"I'm heartbroken he never got the chance to see how brilliant he is in this show. He knew he had done a good job, we all told him this when we were at filming, but watching it back, wow!".
Liam's sisters have were left devastated by his death in October
Liam's sisters have were left devastated by his death in October
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She added: "You're a star Liam, you always were and always will be. There are a range of emotions I felt watching this, but one of the main ones is immeasurable pride, always. Miss you more every day."
Building the Band debuts on Netflix on July 9 and presenter AJ McLean has assured that the series is "unlike anything you have ever seen before".
The Backstreet Boys singer stated last month: "Today's most talented singers in the world will audition for each other and choose their own bandmates before ever seeing them.
"Our judge and mentor Nicole Scherzinger, and guest judges Kelly Rowland and the late Liam Payne, are from some of the biggest bands of all time. This show is all about one word: chemistry. And believe me: in a band, you really need some good chemistry."
Liam was very close to his older sisters
Liam was very close to his older sisters(Image: Instagram)
Liam had finished filming for the programme - which features singers aiming to form a band despite being kept in separate booths so they can't see each other - several months before his tragic passing last October.
A summary for the series explains: "All they [the contestants] have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit ... with incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal - to find the next great music band - the stage is set for an unforgettable experience."
Meanwhile, Liam's mate DJ Fat Tony recently disclosed that he attempted to "help" the star with his addiction "demons".
Liam died at the age of 31 in October
Liam died at the age of 31 in October(Image: Netflix)
The 59-year-old musician - who is a recovering addict who has been sober for 18 years - told The Times Magazine: "I tried to help Liam Payne with his demons. He was incredible - a really close friend.
"There were so many amazing times where he got clean and sober. Not everyone makes it. It's a real shame what happened, falling off the balcony. I'm devastated by it. Addiction is a big part of our industry. People see being sober and clean as more problematic than being drunk and high. They'll help you on that drink and drug journey, but not on the sober journey."