Celebrities Share Memories of Liam Payne
Hollywood is mourning the loss of singer and former One Direction member Liam Payne. TMZ reports that Payne died on Wednesday after he reportedly fell from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires. He had been in town with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, and had been spotted attending his former bandmate Niall Horan’s show. According to medical officials who responded at the scene, Payne died instantly of “serious injuries.” He was 31 years old.
“We are heartbroken,” Liam’s family told the BBC in a statement on Thursday. “Liam will forever live in our hearts, and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny, and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”
According to The Guardian, hundreds of 1D fans gathered in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo to mourn Payne and light candles in his honor. The internationally beloved boy band was formed on the British singing-competition series The X Factor in 2010, later disbanding in 2016. Payne went on to release his first and only solo studio album, LP1, in 2019. He has collaborated with Rita Ora, Quavo, Zedd, J Balvin, French Montana, and more.
Here’s how celebrities, former collaborators, and music-industry greats are remembering Payne.
Anne Twist, Harry Styles’s mother
Charlie Puth
“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,” Puth wrote in an Instagram Story. “I’m so upset right now, may he rest in peace.”
Rita Ora
I’m devastated ???? He had the kindest soul, I will never forget. I loved working with him so much - he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage. This tragic news breaks my heart. Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You takes on a… pic.twitter.com/VxcwdBoJFm
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) October 17, 2024
Paris Hilton
So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing???? Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. ???? RIP my friend????
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) October 16, 2024
Zedd
RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…
— Zedd (@Zedd) October 16, 2024
absolutely heartbreaking … ????
Ty Dolla $ign
“Just talked to you 2 days ago my guy,” the rapper captioned an Instagram Story. “Ima miss u fr fr sucio????????.”
Backstreet Boys
Words can not express the emotions we are collectively feeling right now, and it seems like the rest of the world is in the same boat.
— Backstreet Boys (@backstreetboys) October 17, 2024
Our hearts go out to Liam’s family, friends, and Directioners around the world.
Rest in peace brother.
Noah Cyrus
“I’m not ever going to be able to fully voice how I am feeling,” Cyrus wrote in an Instagram Story. “But I feel so fortunate to have been in the same generation as Liam Payne and the phenomenon of 1D. Liam you are so loved and will always be loved by so many.”
“Rest in peace Liam,” she added. “I really wish you so much peace beyond this world. You deserve it.”
Olly Murs
Cher Lloyd
Juicy J
R.I.P. Liam Payne wow I can't believe it prayers up for the family ????????
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) October 16, 2024
Greg Horan, Niall Horan’s older brother
E.L. James
I am heartbroken to hear of the tragic passing of Liam Payne. I can barely believe it. Sincere condolences to his family. ???? https://t.co/A1Q3li6bXt
— E L James ???? (@E_L_James) October 16, 2024
Flavor Flav
RIP to Liam Payne,,, much too young ????????
— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) October 16, 2024
Rebecca Ferguson, former The X Factor contestant
— Rebecca Ferguson MBE (@RebeccaFMusic) October 17, 2024
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