The singer is due to perform on The X Factor tonight.
Louis Tomlinson’s mother Johannah Deakin sadly passed away on Wednesday following a battle with Leukaemia.
Since the tragic news emerged fans and friends of Louis have been showing their support on social media.
Band-mates Niall and Liam and Zayn sent him messages on Twitter with their condolences as did Simon Cowell.
Very sad news . Louis I love you mate and I'm / all of us are here for you all the way . You're mum was an incredible person .
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) December 9, 2016
Thinking of you and your family .love from my family to yours..
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) December 9, 2016
@Louis_Tomlinson pic.twitter.com/Ys4SpN49hN
— Liam (@LiamPayne) December 9, 2016
@Louis_Tomlinson love you bro! All of your family is in my prayers. proud of your strength and know your mum is too x
— zayn (@zaynmalik) December 9, 2016
Heartbroken for you @Louis_Tomlinson. Your mum Jay was an incredible person. Sending you all my love
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) December 9, 2016
Louis is performing his solo single Hold On on the X Factor final tonight.
In his first public comment since his mother’s death Louis sent a tweet thanking people for their support.
All the support has been incredible! Let's do this together tonight .
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) December 10, 2016
”All the support has been incredible!” Louis said.
”Let’s do this together tonight.” He added, referring to his X Factor performance.
Johanna was 42 and has seven children, Louis, Lottie, 18, Felicite, 16, twins Daisy and Phoebe, both 12, and twins Ernest and Doris, aged two.
