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Liam Payne's sister's pride over his role in 'Building the Band'
The Star
|June 30, 2025
The music world continues to mourn the untimely passing of former One Direction star Liam Payne, whose impact remains notable even after his tragic death in October 2024.
Recently, the release of a trailer for the new Netflix show Building the Band, in which he is cast, has sparked an emotional reaction from his sister, Ruth Gibbins, who took to social media to express her pride and sorrow over witnessing her brother's talent displayed posthumously.
Recently, Gibbins shared her thoughts on Instagram, reflecting on the complexities of seeing her brother shine in the trailer despite knowing he would never experience this moment himself.
"I didn’t know whether to share this, but it felt weird when I’ve raved about Liam’s work and achievements for the last 15 years," she wrote.
Gibbins continued to articulate her emotions, stating: "I'm heartbroken he never got to see how great he is in this show. He knew he had done a good job, we all told him this when we were filming, but watching it back, wow!
This story is from the June 30, 2025 edition of The Star.
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