Tributes flow for One Direction star Liam Payne

Heartbroken fans and celebrities have expressed disbelief following the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne.

Celebrities and fans of former One Direction star Liam Payne have expressed their “shock” in tributes following news of his death, aged just 31.

Payne died on Wednesday local time after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, police in Buenos Aires said.

“I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone,” singer Charlie Puth wrote on Instagram alongside a series of photos with Payne.

Singer Liam Payne was just 31 when he fell to his death. Picture: Getty Images for ABA

In a post on X, Paris Hilton wrote: “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”

Fellow X Factor contestants and Irish singer duo Jedward also paid tribute. They wrote: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”

In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”

The hotel where British singer Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires. Picture: AFP

German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.

The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”

Liam Payne with fans in Argentina on October 3. Picture: Snapchat

Payne appears to be happy to pose for a selfie with fans. Picture Snapchat

Wesley Stromberg, from the boy band Emblem3, said he was “heartbroken.”

“I cannot believe the news about @LiamPayne … such a cool talented dude,” he wrote on X. Absolutely heartbreaking. Rest in Paradise.”

“R.I.P. Liam Payne wow I can’t believe it prayers up for the family,” rapper Juicy J. added.

MTV released a statement saying: “We’re deeply saddened to learn of Liam Payne’s tragic passing today. During this difficult time, our hearts remain with his family, loved one, and fans.”

Liam Payne’s fans gathered near the hotel where he died in Buenos Aires. Picture: AFP

Fans also took to social media to share their heartbreak at the loss.

“Rest in peace, Liam. You were a huge part of so many’s childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Thank you for sharing your talents with us during the short time you had on Earth. We will never forget you,” one fan penned to Instagram.

“I feel like most of us are so shocked over Liam Payne’s death because that man once was part of something our 13-year-old selfs [sic] could never imagine living without,” wrote another fan to X.

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