One Direction โFamily Mournsโ the Loss of Choreographer Paul Roberts
Los Angeles,CA – October 27,2025 – The world โof pop musicโ is in โขmourning โคfollowing the death โof Paul โคRoberts,the celebrated choreographer who playedโ a โpivotalโ role in the success of globalโ boy band One Direction. roberts passed โaway peacefully โatโฃ homeโค on September 26th,at the age of 52,after โa brave battle with cancer.
Roberts was the creative force behind the โdynamic stage presence of harry โขStyles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Liam Payne throughout their hugelyโฃ triumphant touring years. He meticulously crafted the choreography forโ their โฃenergetic performances, โคbecoming an integral part of the One Directionโข experience for millions of fansโ worldwide.
The news of Roberts’ passingโ comes just over a year after โtheโ tragic death of โคformer One Direction memberโข Liam Payne, who diedโ following an accidentโ in โArgentina.โ This latest โloss โhas understandably cast a shadow over the band’s fanbase and the wider โentertainmentโ industry.
A poignant statement released on Roberts’ social media channels confirmed his death: “On the night of September 26th, 2025, after a brave battle against cancer, Paul โคdied softly at home, surrounded by โhis family. His departure, like his life, was filled with grace.”
While members of One direction are yet โto publicly comment, tributes โhave โpouredโค in from fellow artists. The โSpice Girls were among the โขfirst to โexpress their sorrow, remembering Roberts’ contribution to their 2019 tour.
“He was an integralโ part of our 2019 tour.โค His creativity, passion and joy for life were evident throughout our shows. Beyond his unbelievable โtalent, Paul was simplyโค a wonderful person, radiating happiness and positivity.โ We were โall โlucky to know him and share friendships beyond the tour. We are deeplyโข saddened โby his passing and send our love to his husband and friends during this difficult time. We will miss you, Paul,” the group sharedโข on Instagram.
Singer Sam Smith also offered a heartfelt โคtribute, writing, “This isโ heartbreaking. My thoughts and heart are withโ paul’s wholeโค family and friends. Paul wasโ aโ light inโฃ this world. I will never forget your kindness and flair. โHis magic will โnever leave the people he loved. Paul is eternal.”
Further messages of condolence have highlighted the profound impact Roberts had โคon thoseโ who knew him, withโ many describing him as a source of joy and inspiration.
Paul Roberts’ legacy will undoubtedly live on through the countless performances heโ shaped and the artists he inspired.
