Harry Styles Says Grief Over Liam Payne Felt Co-Opted by Public

Harry Styles says it seemed like other people felt entitled to his grief after Liam Payne died … because a public expression of his feelings was expected from him.

The singer-songwriter sat down with Zane Lowe for an interview on his Apple Music podcast … and, he opened up about his late One Direction bandmate.

Styles tells Lowe he was grieving on his own right after Liam died in October 2024 … but, he soon found himself in the bizarre situation of having some people “own part of your grief.”

HS says he had very strong feelings about his pal dying … and, while trying to work through that on his own, he could feel the desire of other people for him to convey those feelings in a public forum.

Styles says it’s tough to lose any friend … but, it’s especially hard to lose a friend so much like yourself. Harry says he’s honoring Liam in the best way he can … by living his own best life.

As you know … Liam died after falling from a third-story balcony at a hotel in Argentina in 2024. Toxicology tests showed alcohol, cocaine and other substances in the star’s system when he died.

We delved into Liam’s death in our documentary, “TMZ Investigates: Liam Payne: Who’s to Blame?” … looking at who exactly was responsible for Liam’s fall.

Liam was just 31 years old.