Buckle up because this emotional rollercoaster tribute from Liam Payne’s sister, Ruth Gibbons, has everything—heart, humor, and more Wagamamas mentions than a noodle commercial. Ruth took to Instagram on October 19, sharing a deeply personal note just three days after Liam’s passing at the age of 31.
She opens with, “I don’t believe this is happening.” And if you think it’s going to be a simple tribute, think again. This message is like a best-of Liam Payne mixtape—funny impressions, relentless music, and her struggle with the X Factor schedule forcing her to finally pass her driving test. Relatable sister problem, right?
“Wagamamas for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner?” Sure, Why Not!
According to Ruth, Liam had a penchant for Wagamamas so intense, the chefs probably knew his order by heart. She recalls, “One month, his hotel was right next to a Wagamamas, and I swear he ate there morning, noon, and night.” At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if they named a menu item after him: The Liam Special – A dish for when you miss 1D but don’t miss cooking.
Mini 1D Concerts in the Car? Yes, Please!
Ruth spills some golden tea about their sibling hangouts: “I’d pick him up after concerts, and we’d zoom off with him blasting unreleased 1D tracks, giving me VIP concerts.” Can you imagine? Casual Tuesday with Ruth and Liam Payne, speeding down the motorway, harmonizing to songs the world never heard. That’s peak sibling privilege right there.
“Liam: Artist, Musician, Master of Sunday Roasts?”
And just when you thought Liam couldn’t be more talented, Ruth reveals his hidden culinary prowess: “You also make a great Sunday dinner too!” A pop icon who can whip up a roast? At this point, is there anything the man couldn’t do? Ruth thinks not. “It should be illegal to be so talented,” she muses. Agreed, Ruth. Save some skills for the rest of us!
The Calls, the Adventures, and Always “Love You, Ru”
She reflects on their regular calls—filled with laughter, life plans, and Liam’s spontaneous ideas. The two always ended with the same words: “Love you, miss you.” Ruth reminisces about keeping a running list of “things to tell Liam” on her phone, in case his busy schedule meant she couldn’t update him immediately. Now, she writes, “I suppose it’s only right to tell him now.” Cue the waterworks.
A Final Tribute, Wrapped in Love and Memories
In a raw moment, Ruth laments, “The world wasn’t kind enough to you, Liam.” She speaks to his struggles with self-doubt, noting how all Liam ever wanted was to make people happy through his music. “I hope you can see now this outpouring of love,” she adds, hinting at the overwhelming response since his passing.
She ends her tribute with a promise: “We’ll take care of Bear, and he’ll always know how incredible his dad is.” And just in case the cosmos are taking messages: “One last thing—I’m here if you need anything. I’d drive to the end of the universe to bring you back.”
Ruth also shared a carousel of photos spanning their years together—moments that capture their bond, laughter, and those times when Liam was probably showing off yet another new song or sketch.
In Ruth’s words: “Love you, Liam. Oh, how my heart misses you.”