Louis Tomlinson surrounds himself with family in Malibu as he mourns Liam Payne’s death

Louis Tomlinson was seen enjoying time with family after learning about his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne’s death.

The former One Direction member was seen standing outside a pool at a beachfront Airbnb with his sister Lottie Tomlinson and her fiancé, Lewis Burton, in Malibu, Calif., on Thursday.

Louis was snapped while with Lottie –– who is pregnant with her and Burton’s second child –– and Burton.

Louis Tomlinson was photographed in Malibu, Calif., on Thursday. BACKGRID The former One Direction member was photographed at an Airbnb with his family. BACKGRID Tomlinson was photographed for the first time since learning of Liam Payne’s death. BACKGRID Tomlinson flashed a brief smile during the pool day. BACKGRID

The “Bigger Than Me” singer, 32, flashed a smile at one point after their conversation while he walked around the outdoor area of the home.

Louis and Lottie’s grandparents were also present during the family trip. His grandma wore an oversized blue and white button-down and was seen laughing at one point, while his grandfather wore a short-sleeve shirt and sat in a chair.

Louis looked relaxed while wearing a short-sleeve white T-shirt and black shorts and added black sunglasses.

The “Bigger Than Me” singer appeared to be relaxed. BACKGRID He flashed another smile while putting on sunglasses. BACKGRID Louis chatted with his sister Lottie and her fiancé, Lewis Burton. BACKGRID Lottie and Louis chatted outside the home. BACKGRID

Later on in the day, he swapped out his black shorts for a pair of orange ones and held onto a red solo cup while continuing to walk around the pool.

Lottie, 25, dressed for the pool day in a bright pink bikini and added a white oversized button-up as her coverup. She later changed into a black tank top that was raised above her bump and gray sweatpants.

The influencer pulled her hair up in a high ponytail and added a pair of brown sunglasses.

Lottie is pregnant with her and Burton’s second child. BACKGRID Louis and Lottie’s grandparents also joined them. BACKGRID His grandma flashed a smile at one point. BACKGRID Their grandpa sat in a chair and looked on at the pool day. BACKGRID Lottie and her grandfather catted separately at on point. BACKGRID

Louis’ son, Freddie Tomlinson, was not pictured, but Lottie included a video of Freddie swimming with her son, Lucky, in an Instagram post on Saturday.

Louis was photographed the same day as he released a statement mourning the death of his former bandmate.

“I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother. Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul,” Tomlinson wrote via Instagram Thursday.

Louis later changed into orange shorts. BACKGRID He held onto a red solo cup while walking outside. BACKGRID The popstar took a second and looked up at the sky. BACKGRID Lottie also changed and swapped into a black tank top and gray sweatpants. BACKGRID

The “Silver Tongues” singer gushed that that Payne was an “incredible song writer” and a “vital part of One Direction” before addressing Payne directly.

“I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I’m really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye,” he wrote in part. “I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life. I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be.”

Tomlinson promised Payne that that he would be an “Uncle he needs in his life” to Payne’s 7-year-old son, Bear.

Lottie brought along her and Burton’s son, Lucky, but he was not photographed. BACKGRID Prior to the photos being taken, Lottie shared a sweet video with Liam’s son, Freddie. BACKGRID Both Freddie and Lucky seemed happy while swimming in the pool in the video she shared. BACKGRID Lottie and Burton got engaged in November 2023. BACKGRID

“I wish I got chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you. Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X,” he concluded in his emotional post.

Tomlinson and Payne skyrocketed to fame in 2010 when they individually auditioned for “The X Factor” together. Judge Simon Cowell later put them together, along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik, and they quickly became one of the most popular boybands.

The three other members all also released individual statements sharing their condolences, as well as a joint one issued by One Direction.

Tomlinson shared a statement mourning Payne’s death on Thursday. Instagram/@louist91 Tomlinson and Payne, pictured here in August 2015, were part of One Direction together. FilmMagic

“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” they said in a statement. “In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.”

Payne died after he suffered head trauma when he fell three floors off his hotel room’s balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday. He was 31.

Officials have not stated whether the fall was accidental or intentional, but several eyewitnesses have since come forward to claim that Payne was “acting erratic” prior to his death.

Payne died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday. Dave J Hogan They rose to fame after creating One Direction with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan. WireImage

Other hotel guests alleged that Payne was arguing with a woman about money, smashing his laptop and screaming profanities in the hotel lobby.

Page Six later confirmed that staffers found alcohol and other controlled substances in his destroyed hotel room.

Payne was spending some solo time in Buenos Aires after seeing Horan perform there on Oct. 2.