Louis Tomlinson Rumored to Grant His Mom's Last Wish and Go Through With Surprise 'The X Factor' Performance

Louis Tomlinson is dealing with so much grief today after his mom, Johannah Deakin, passed away from leukemia.

Louis‘ family revealed that Johannah had been diagnosed with the disease earlier this year. Read their full statement.

Heartbreakingly, Johannah‘s passing comes three days before the former One Direction singer was going to make a giant leap in his career.

It was rumored that Louis will be launching his solo career with a surprise performance on The X Factor UK finale on Saturday, December 10.

British news outlets are reporting that the 24-year-old star will go through with the performance, granting one of his mother’s last wishes and in tribute to her.

Sadly, Johannah also leaves behind six other children: Lottie, 18, Felicite, 16, twins Daisy and Phoebe, 12, and twins Ernest and Doris, 2.

Our thoughts are with Louis and his entire family. We’d completely understand if Louis changes his mind about the performance.