Louis Tomlinson has funded a life-saving surgery for his former One Direction minder, who is extremely thankful to the singer for his huge contribution.

The Two of Us singer donated a four-figure sum to help the former group’s management guy for bypass surgery.

Preston Mahon worked as a bodyguard for the Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis while the band was active.

He also looked after The Enemy, Simon Cowell, Boyzone, Westlife thoughout his career.

Due to the blocked arteries in both his legs, the doctor’s asked him to get a bypass for which he required money.

Therefore, the 33-year-old singer helped his ex-bodyguard in this difficult time.

In conversation with The Sun, Preston opened that he couldn’t be more thankful to Louis for helping him in this tough phase.

“I’m so appreciative. It means the world to me. I can’t thank him enough. Wow. I wasn’t expecting that.”

Mahon stated, “I sent Louis a text personally saying thank you. All the boys from One Direction mean the world to me.”

While recalling his reunion with the boys at Liam funeral, the band’s protector said, “I met up with all the lads again at Liam’s funeral exactly a year ago. It was the saddest time ever but a lovely reunion.”

One Direction announced their indefinite hiatus in 2016.