“Liam Payne’s former One Direction bandmates expressed their profound devastation at the loss of their fellow band member. In a joint statement signed by Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles, they mentioned that more would be said in due time. The pop star, who rose to fame on The X Factor in 2010, tragically passed away after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, as reported by the police.
Earlier, Payne’s family shared their heartbreak and paid tribute to his kind, funny, and brave spirit. They requested privacy and space during this difficult time while supporting each other as a family. Payne was one of the five members of One Direction.
The band’s statement expressed their love for Liam and their intention to take time to grieve and process the loss of their beloved brother. They concluded with a heartfelt message, expressing how much they will miss him.
Harry Styles, another former member of One Direction, honored Liam on Instagram, praising his openness and heartfelt nature. He shared cherished memories of their time together and expressed his eternal love for his dear friend.
Louis Tomlinson also shared a touching tribute on his personal Instagram account, thanking Payne for being the brother he had always longed for. He reminisced about their countless amazing memories and pledged to support Liam’s son, Bear, as an uncle.
Zayn Malik, who departed from the band in 2015, posted a tribute on Instagram, expressing his deep sorrow at the loss of his brother and longing for one last hug. The preliminary autopsy report suggested that Payne passed away from external and internal bleeding injuries after the tragic fall in Buenos Aires.
Numerous stars, including Rita Ora, Olly Murs, Dermot O’Leary, Charlie Puth, and Max George, shared their condolences and memories of Liam, highlighting his kindness, talent, and support. The music industry mourned the loss of this talented artist, gone too soon but leaving a lasting impact on those who knew and loved him.” Estoy tan triste ahora, que descanse en paz.
El Factor X dijo que estaban “con el corazón roto” por su fallecimiento y estaban pensando en los seres queridos de Payne y todos los que lo amaban.
“Era inmensamente talentoso y, como parte de One Direction, Liam dejará un legado duradero en la industria musical y en los fans de todo el mundo.”
En X, Rylan Clark, quien también fue concursante de X Factor, dijo que la muerte fue “tan trágica”, mientras que Jedward envió sus condolencias a Cheryl, su hijo Bear y “toda la familia de One Direction”.
El equipo de fútbol West Bromwich Albion estaba “entristecido” por el fallecimiento de Payne, un “fan de los Baggies”, y enviaron sus pensamientos a sus seres queridos.
Mcfly envió su amor a los amigos y familiares de Payne, y dijo que estaban “impactados y extremadamente tristes al despertar con la noticia” de su muerte.
Liam Gallagher de Oasis, escribió en X: “La vida es preciosa chicos y solo se puede vivir una vez, tómatelo con calma.”
El DJ y productor musical Zedd, quien colaboró junto a Payne en la canción de 2017 Get Low, calificó la muerte del cantante como “absolutamente desgarradora”.
La boyband Backstreet Boys dijo: “Las palabras no pueden expresar las emociones que estamos sintiendo colectivamente en este momento, y parece que el resto del mundo está en la misma situación.”
El cantante y rapero estadounidense Ty Dolla Sign dijo que echaría de menos a Payne, subtitulando videos e imágenes en su historia de Instagram: “Acabo de hablar contigo hace dos días, amigo mío.”