Liam Payne’s Sister Describes “Immeasurable Pride” of Seeing Late Star in Netflix’s ‘Building The Band

The music world may still be reeling from the untimely death of Liam Payne, but his legacy continues to echo in ways both powerful and deeply emotional. Nowhere is that more evident than in Netflix’s new documentary series Building The Band—and no one is feeling the moment more deeply than his sister, Ruth Gibbons, who recently opened up about the “immeasurable pride” she felt watching her late brother shine once again on screen.

Speaking in a heartfelt social media post, Ruth shared how seeing Liam featured in the documentary felt like both a gut-punch and a gift. “It was like having him back for a moment,” she wrote, “his voice, his smile, his passion for music—it brought everything flooding back. I felt so proud I could burst.”

Building The Band, which chronicles the rise of iconic boy bands and the cultural storm they created, dedicates an entire episode to One Direction’s meteoric journey—and Liam’s crucial role in it. The footage, some never-before-seen, captures the raw, unfiltered magic of a young Liam: hungry, hopeful, and utterly captivating.

But the episode doesn’t just glorify the highs. It touches, delicately, on the personal struggles Liam faced, reminding viewers that behind the fame was a human being wrestling with real battles. For Ruth and the Payne family, it’s a poignant tribute—one that celebrates Liam’s brilliance without ignoring his pain.

Fans have echoed Ruth’s sentiment online, flooding comment sections with messages of love, loss, and gratitude. “We miss him more than ever,” one fan wrote, “but seeing him in this series made me remember why we fell in love with him in the first place.”

Ruth ended her post with a message that struck a chord: “He gave the world so much. And now, through this series, he’s still giving.”

As Building The Band climbs global charts, it’s clear Liam Payne’s impact is far from over. In fact, it might just be beginning again—this time through the eyes of those who knew him best, and the millions who still carry his music in their hearts. And for Ruth, it’s a bittersweet comfort: a final performance that keeps Liam’s light shining, even in the silence.