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Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died aged 31

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Liam Payne, formerly a member of hit boyband One Direction, has tragically died.

The 31-year-old star reportedly died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires in Argentina.

Local media there is reporting that he was found dead after the fall with a large emergency service presence around the hotel.

Liam Payne had been on holiday with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, and had appeared in her TikTok videos as recently as two days ago.

His last post on his own social media was a photo of himself with his former bandmates.

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The star was known for being one of the five members of One Direction, one of the world’s most successful boybands.

He has a son, Bear, who he shares with ex Cheryl Cole.

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Early tributes are beginning to be shared from fellow music stars.

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

Fellow X Factor alumni Jedward shared: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family. Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear and all the One direction Family.”

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The BRIT Awards wrote: “We’re incredibly sad to learn of the tragic passing of Liam Payne. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time.”

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Zayn Malik shares moving tribute to One Direction bandmate Liam Payne

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Zayn Malik has shared a tribute to Liam Payne. Credit: Instagram, @zayn

Zayn Malik of One Direction fame has now shared a touching tribute to his bandmate Liam Payne following the star’s death in Argentina.

Zayn has released a statement addressed directly to Liam, addressing the impact he had on his life.

In the touching statement, Zayn thanked Liam for helping him through ‘some of the most difficult times in my life’.

He added – echoing an earlier statement from Louis Tomlinson – that Liam was the ‘most qualified in every sense’ member of hit boyband One Direction.

Zayn also acknowledged that he sometimes ‘butted heads’ with the late singer, he always respected him.

Zayn Malik wrote: “Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can’t help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives.

“I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life.

“When I was missing home as a 17 yr old kid you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know you were my friend and that I was loved.

“Even though you were younger than me you were always more sensible than me, you were headstrong, opinionated, and gave no fucks about telling people when they were wrong.

“Even though we butted heads because of this a few times, I always secretly respected you for it.

“When it came to the music Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense. I knew nothing in comparison, I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional.

“I was always happy to know, no matter what happened on stage we could always rely on you to know which way to steer the ship next.

“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly.

“I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever, there is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated. I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are.

“Love you bro”

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One Direction star Louis Tomlinson shares heartbreaking tribute to bandmate and ‘brother’ Liam Payne

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Louis Tomlinson has become the first member of One Direction to post his own tribute to Liam Payne following the star’s sudden death yesterday.

The beloved boyband released a joint statement signed by all four surviving members – Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis – earlier this evening.

But now Louis Tomlinson has issued his own, utterly heartbreaking tribute.

In it, he described Liam as a ‘brother’ and explained that he felt he had been the ‘most vital part’ of One Direction.

Louis wrote that he would have ‘loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be’.

In a particularly moving statement, he added that he would step in to be the ‘uncle’ needed by Liam’s seven-year-old son, Bear.

Liam Payne was found dead in Argentina yesterday after reportedly falling from a third floor window of a hotel.

In tribute to Liam, former bandmate and friend Louis Tomlinson shared: “I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother.

“Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul.I first met Liam when he was 16 and I was 18, I was instantly amazed by his voice but more importantly as time went on I got a chance to see the kind brother I’d longed all my life for.

“Liam was an incredible song writer with a great sense of melody, we often spoke of getting back in the studio together to try and recreate the writing chemistry we had built up in the band.

“And for the record, Liam was in my opinion the most vital part of One Direction. His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on. Thank you for shaping us Liam.

“A message to you Liam if you’re listening, I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I’m really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye. I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life.

“I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be.

“I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.

“I wish I got chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.

“Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X”

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