'When it came to the music Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense'

Zayn Malik has postponed his U.S. tour — scheduled to begin next week — following the death of his former One Direction band mate Liam Payne.

Payne plunged to his death from the third floor of his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.

The former One Direction star revealed he needed some time to process the tragic news

English singer Zayn Malik on Saturday postponed a planned tour to the U.S. following the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.Zayn, as the singer often goes by, wrote on X that he’d made the decision “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week.” He said the dates for the U.S. leg of his “Stairway to the Sky” tour would be rescheduled for January and he'd post the new dates within the coming days.Zayn had gigs scheduled next week in San Francisco and Las Vegas, and the following week in Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and New York. “Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates,” Zayn wrote. “Love you all and thank you for your understanding.”Payne, 31, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. His death prompted an outpouring of shock and sadness from friends, collaborators and fellow musicians.Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins was the latest to share her thoughts in an Instagram tribute.“I don't believe this is happening. Many times have I poured my heart…