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Liam Payne thanks fans after "tough few weeks"

One Direction star Liam Payne has expressed his gratitude for his fans after a "tough few weeks".

The singer's grandfather reportedly passed away recently and his funeral was said to have taken place today (October 2).

However, the British star took to the stage in Melbourne as his band's Australia and New Zealand tour carried on.

Payne tweeted after the show: "Thanks for everyone's support at this hard time obviously this has been a tough few weeks for me I've never been through anything like this. And your support means the world so thanks guys night x."

Payne and his bandmates are due to stay in Australia and New Zealand until the start of November, when they take the trip to Japan.

 

 

Watch One Direction perform in Australia below: