"It is the Beatles' breakup of our generation." - Random teenage girl.
Zayn Malik has left One Direction to pursue life as a "normal 22-year-old" (has he been listening to too much Taylor Swift?).
In the wake of his decision, he has left crushed and broken 1D fans globally, wondering how they will know what makes them beautiful anymore. This is the (sad) story of our lives.
From the mocking to the introspective, from the sullen to the dejected, here is how Twitter handled the news of Zayn's untimely departure.
#AlwaysInOurHeartsZaynMalik