The mum of One Direction's Louis Tomlinson has revealed a heartwarming story about the singer's thoughtfulness.

The Brit is well known for his love of charity work, with the singer associated with the likes of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.

Speaking on Twitter on Monday (January 4), Tomlinson's mother Johannah Deakin told One Direction fans that the singer recently gave a late fan a special gift after meeting him.

She added that the famous star doesn't like taking the limelight when it comes to his charitable endeavours.

Deakin wrote: "One day I may just write all the things that Louis is about & that he does with no intention of getting any acknowledgment for!

"He helps lots of people & asks that they don't say anything. He does it for them. NOT for the story!

"One thing recently.... A beautiful boy, no longer here, was his guest at a gig. He left him a microphone toy on the bed of his hotel as a surprise & one for his twin brother & a present for his sister.

"Not silly flash items but things that he has researched that they would like! Too many of these stories to tell you about. In 5 years I have never spoken to the press or waxed lyrical on social media! Thank you to all the lovely people that look out for him.

"You really have no idea how much he appreciates you all."

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