One Direction share 'devastation' at death of Liam Payne

Liam Payne’s old bandmates from One Direction have expressed that they are "absolutely heartbroken" over the loss of their fellow member.

In a message from Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles, they expressed, "Eventually, when everyone is ready, we'll have more to share."

According to the police, the pop star, who rose to prominence after participating in The X Factor in 2010, passed away after falling from the third story of a hotel in Argentina.

Payne's family expressed their deep sorrow, describing themselves as "heartbroken" as they honored the memory of a "compassionate, humorous, and courageous spirit" following his passing at the age of 31.

"We're doing our best to support one another as a family and kindly request some privacy and time for ourselves during this difficult period," they expressed.

Liam was one of the five people in One Direction.

The band expressed, "We need some time to mourn and come to terms with the loss of our beloved brother." They finished with, "We will deeply miss him. We love you, Liam."

Louis Tomlinson, a member of One Direction, posted a heartfelt message on his personal Instagram, expressing gratitude to Payne for being "the caring brother I had wished for my whole life."

He said, "Thinking back on all the incredible moments we shared is something I believed I would get to enjoy with you forever."

Zayn Malik, who departed from the group in 2015, expressed his feelings on Instagram with a throwback picture of himself and Payne asleep in a car. He wrote, "When you left, I felt as though I lost a brother. I can't put into words how much I would give for just one last hug."

According to police reports, Payne, who gained recognition from participating in The X Factor in 2010, passed away after he fell from the third story of a hotel in Palermo, Buenos Aires.

Officers examined the spot where he fell and discovered various items such as alcohol and a mobile phone.

There were also some medications discovered in his room.

In a statement, authorities revealed that Payne's body was found after an emergency team was summoned to the hotel. They noted that "all signs point to the fact that the musician was by himself at the time of the fall."

They mentioned that they think Payne passed away at the location and that there were no signs of injuries indicating the involvement of another person.

After his passing around 5 PM (9 PM BST) on Wednesday, celebrities voiced their sadness and shared fond memories of the father who had a son named Bear with his ex-partner, Cheryl from Girls Aloud.

Harry's mother, Anne Twist, honored him with a heartfelt message on Instagram, sharing a broken-hearted emoji and writing, "Just a boy."

Singer Rita Ora, who worked with Payne on a song back in 2018, expressed her heartbreak in an Instagram post, stating that she truly enjoyed collaborating with him.

On Thursday, authorities in Buenos Aires reported that an initial autopsy indicated the One Direction member passed away due to injuries causing both internal and external bleeding.

Officials reported that the location where Payne fell had been examined, revealing several items, including alcohol and a cellphone. Additionally, some medication was located in his room.

Olly Murs, who appeared on The X Factor a year before One Direction, expressed his sympathies on Instagram, mentioning that he was "at a loss for words" and referred to Payne's passing as "heartbreaking."

Murs mentioned that they always enjoyed their time together, often joking about how perfect his hair seemed and sharing their mutual admiration for David Beckham. They reminisced about their experiences on the old X Factor and the tour they did together.

"Liam and I had a lot in common; we shared the same interests and aspirations. It’s incredibly painful to see his life cut short at such a young age. I feel heartbroken for his family, and my heart especially goes out to his son Bear, who has lost his father."

Dermot O'Leary, the host of The X Factor during Liam's time on the show, shared a picture of them together on stage. He accompanied the Instagram photo with the comment: "Such terrible news."

"I recall when he was just 14 and showed up for an audition on The X Factor. He amazed us with his rendition of a Sinatra song. He had such a passion for singing," he wrote.

He was a source of happiness for everyone, always making time for others. He was courteous, appreciative, and maintained a sense of humility at all times.

American artist Charlie Puth, who co-wrote Payne's 2017 track "Bedroom Floor," expressed that he was in a state of disbelief following Payne's passing.

Charlie shared photos of them collaborating, along with the message, "Liam was always very kind to me."

Max George from The Wanted referred to the news of his passing as "truly heartbreaking."

"During the past few years, I've had the joy of getting to know him on a personal level and shared some memorable moments together," he shared on Instagram.

Liam was incredibly supportive when Tom Parker fell sick, joining us at the Royal Albert Hall for our Stand Up To Cancer event.

He was a great source of personal support for me after Tom died. I will always remember that.

"He was among the first prominent artists I had the chance to collaborate with. It's hard to accept that he's no longer here... I'm feeling really heartbroken at the moment. May he find peace."

The X Factor expressed their deep sorrow over his death, sharing their thoughts for Payne's family and everyone who held him dear.

Liam was incredibly gifted, and during his time with One Direction, he will have a significant impact on the music scene and fans all over the globe.

On X, Rylan Clark, a former contestant on The X Factor, described the passing as "incredibly heartbreaking." Meanwhile, Jedward expressed their sympathies to Cheryl, her son Bear, and the entire One Direction community.

The West Bromwich Albion football team expressed their grief over the loss of devoted supporter Payne and extended their condolences to his family and friends.

Mcfly shared their heartfelt condolences with Payne's friends and family, expressing their disbelief and deep sorrow upon waking up to the news of his passing.

Liam Gallagher of Oasis posted on X: "Life is valuable, everyone, and you only experience it once, so take it easy."

DJ and music producer Zedd, who collaborated with Payne on the 2017 track "Get Low," described the singer's passing as "truly devastating."

The Backstreet Boys expressed, "We can't find the right words to capture the feelings we're all experiencing at this moment, and it appears that many others around the globe are feeling similarly."

American singer and rapper Ty Dolla Sign expressed that he would "miss" Payne, sharing videos and photos on his Instagram story with the message: "I just spoke to you two days ago, my friend."