Zayn Malik net worth as he postpones tour following death of 'bro' Liam Payne

Zayn Malik has postponed his tour dates in the US following the death of his former bandmate, Liam Payne. The 31-year-old died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

News of his death on October 16 sent shockwaves worldwide as fans of One Direction sent heartfelt tributes to him. Liam, who was born in Wolverhampton, leaves behind a seven-year-old son, Bear, who he shared with former X Factor judge Cheryl.

Liam's former bandmates each shared statements on social media paying tribute to the late star. Zayn, 31, went on to announce that he was postponing upcoming tour dates in the US due to the 'heartbreaking loss.'

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He said: "Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I've made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour. The dates are being rescheduled for January and I'll post them as soon as it's all set in the next few days. Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates. Love you all and thank you for your understanding."

Zayn has had a successful solo career after he left One Direction back in 2015. The 'Pillowtalk' singer has an estimated net worth of 75 million dollars, Hollywood Life reports. This wealth comes from his successful solo music career, brand endorsements, and real estate investments.

In a tribute to Liam, dad-of-one Zayn wrote: "Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can’t help but think selfishly that there were so many more conversations for us to have in our lives.

“I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life. When I was missing home as a 17-year-old kid you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know you were my friend and that I was loved.

“Even though you were younger than me you were always more sensible than me, you were headstrong, opinionated, and gave no f***s about telling people when they were wrong. Even though we butted heads because of this a few times, I always secretly respected you for it.

“When it came to music Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense. I knew nothing in comparison, I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional. I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life.

“I was always happy to know, no matter what happened on stage we could always rely on you to know which way to steer the ship next.

“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly. I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever, there is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated.

"I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are. Love you bro."

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