Nicole Scherzinger texted Liam Payne the day he died

Scherzinger also said she would “forever treasure and cherish” the time they had together in the post, which also featured photos of the couple alongside ex-The child of fate singer Kelly Rowland43.

Payne knew Scherzinger good from her time as a judge on the British X Factor, when she helped the show boss Simon Cowell put down One direction together after the fivesome entered the show as solo artists.

Scherzinger wrote: “Dear Liam, I will forever cherish and cherish the time we shared together, from fifteen years ago when One Direction was born, to just a few weeks ago.”

The trio had wrapped the recordings for new Netflix show Building the bond just two months earlier his tragic death in Argentinaonly 31 years old.

“You brought so much joy, light and laughter into the lives of those who truly knew you. I will ‘miss’ you, my friend, and carry you in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.”

Payne died last week after falling from the balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires.

According to the toxicology reportsthe One direction star had ‘pink cocaine’, a combination of ketamine, methamphetamine and ecstasy, as well as benzodiazepine, cocaine and crack in his bloodstream.

Wednesday, Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy37, broke her silence following his tragic death and revealed the couple were about to get married.

She wrote on Instagram: “I don’t even know where to begin. My heart is broken in ways I can’t even put into words. I wish you could see the tremendous impact you’ve had on the world, even though it feels so dark right now.

“You have brought me so much happiness and positivity for everyone – millions of fans, your family, friends and especially me. You are so incredibly loved.