PopSugar — News broke on Friday that One Direction star Louis Tomlinson's mother, Johannah Deakin, tragically passed away after a year-long battle with leukemia. While the singer is undoubtedly leaning on those he's closest to during this difficult time, he's ... more info

The Daily Mail — In the 2011 ITV documentary One Direction: A Year in the Making, Louis said his beloved mother called him 'her best friend.' more info

The Mirror — The 1D star's family found it hard to deal with the singer always being abroad more info

The Mirror — The One Direction star looked on proudly as Johannah Deakin hosted the fundraiser for sick children in August last year more info

The Mirror — The One Direction star's mum Johannah Deakin tragically passed away on Wednesday morning more info

PopSugar UK — After a year-long battle with leukemia, E! News confirms Louis Tomlinson's mother, Johannah Deakin, has passed away. "It is with immeasurable sadness that Johannah Deakin's family said goodbye to Johannah in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 7," a ... more info

The Mirror — The former 1D star reached out to his ex-bandmate following the tragic news more info

The Mirror — The former One Direction star's mother, Johannah Deakin, died on Wednesday morning more info

PopSugar — After a year-long battle with leukemia, E! News confirms Louis Tomlinson's mother, Johannah Deakin, has passed away. "It is with immeasurable sadness that Johannah Deakin's family said goodbye to Johannah in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 7," a ... more info

The Mirror — The One Direction star paid tribute to his mother on Instagram with a flashback photograph more info