Halsey takes to Tumblr to honor Liam Payne and address those haunted house rumors

The unexpected passing of Liam Payne on October 16 in Buenos Aires has left fans and fellow artists alike reeling. Among the voices mourning him is Halsey, who shared a heartfelt tribute on Tumblr, reflecting on her deep connection to Payne and One Direction. Halsey, now 30, recounted her teenage years as a devoted fan and her transition into an industry peer of Payne’s. She shared that she bought a supposedly “haunted” home from Payne, recalling how he reassured her it wasn’t haunted, adding poignantly, “I know the ghosts that haunt us aren’t tethered to buildings. They live in parts of us that are harder to reach.” Concluding her post, Halsey expressed her condolences, emphasizing the depth of her sorrow for Payne’s family, friends, and fans.

Payne’s “haunted” Malibu mansion has its own set of eerie stories. According to *The Sun*, Payne’s ex, Cheryl, heard from her mother that the house was rumored to be haunted by a ghost named Alan, reportedly a man in an army shirt, who had even filmed the helicopter scenes for *Jurassic Park*. Payne himself once noted he’d seen unexplained flickering lights and taps turning on, though he reassured Halsey otherwise when selling her the home for $10 million in 2021.

Argentine authorities reported that Payne, 31, suffered fatal injuries after falling from a third-floor hotel window. His room showed signs of a struggle and contained drug paraphernalia, with witnesses noting he was behaving erratically. He had been in Buenos Aires to support his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert.

The news sent shockwaves across social media, with tributes pouring in. Charlie Puth shared a heartfelt Instagram story, calling Payne one of the kindest people he’d worked with and expressing his disbelief. Oasis’ Liam Gallagher also shared condolences, tweeting, “Life is precious, kids, and you only get to do it ONCE. Go easy.”