Music mogul Simon Cowell is appearing at the Pride of Britain Awards, to pay tribute to ex-Mirror editor Peter Willis, after making the decision to take a step back from Britain's Got Talent following the tragic death of Liam Payne

Simon Cowell has stepped out in public for the first time since Liam Payne's tragic death last week, as he attended the Pride of Britain Awards in Central London

Simon Cowell headed up the star-studded guest list at the Pride of Britain Awards just days after the heartbreaking loss of Liam Payne

The 31-year-old singer tragically died last week after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Argentina

The Pride of Britain Awards saw celebs come out in force and many musician shared the same message in the tragic aftermath of One Direction star Liam Payne's death aged 31

Geoff can be seen recalling how Liam had 'gone' as he headed across the world on tour.

As fans continue to remember Liam Payne, some online have been digging up emotional early footage from the tragic star's career and dad Geoff was certainly a proud man