BBCThe household of former One Course star Liam Payne have stated they’re “heartbroken” as they paid tribute to a “variety, humorous and courageous soul”, after his demise aged 31.
“We’re supporting one another the perfect we will as a household and ask for privateness and area at this terrible time.”
The pop star, who discovered fame on The X Think about 2010, died after falling from the third ground of a resort in Argentina, police say.
Liam was one in all 5 members of One Course, together with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Kinds.
Following his demise at round 17:00 (21:00 BST) on Wednesday, stars expressed their upset and posted reminiscences of the dad who shared a son, Bear, with former accomplice Ladies Aloud star Cheryl.
Former bandmate Harry’s mom Anne Twist paid tribute, posting a broken-hearted emoji on Instagram, captioning it: “Only a boy.”
Singer Rita Ora, who collaborated on a track with Payne in 2018, stated she was “devastated” in a put up on Instagram, including that she “liked working with him a lot”.
On Thursday, police in Buenos Aires stated a preliminary post-mortem recommended the One Course star died from exterior and inner bleeding accidents.
They stated the world the place Payne fell had been inspected and objects together with alcohol and a cellphone had been found. Remedy was present in his room.
Olly Murs, who starred on The X Issue a yr earlier than One Course, additionally shared his condolences on Instagram, saying he was “misplaced for phrases” and described Payne’s demise as “devastating”.
Murs stated they “all the time had a great giggle” after they met, largely speaking about “how annoyingly good his hair all the time regarded, or our love for Becks, the outdated XF [X Factor] days and the tour we shared collectively.
“Liam shared the identical passions as me, the identical desires, so to see his life now finish so younger hits arduous. I am actually gutted and devastated for his household and naturally his son Bear dropping a dad.”
Dermot O’Leary, who hosted The X Issue when Liam appeared, posted {a photograph} of the pair on stage, captioning the Instagram put up: “The worst information.”
“I bear in mind him as a 14-year-old turning as much as audition on The X Issue, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He simply liked to sing,” he wrote.
“He was all the time a pleasure, had time for everybody, well mannered, grateful, and was all the time humble.”
PA MediaUS singer Charlie Puth, a co-writer on Payne’s 2017 track Bed room Ground, stated he was in “shock” after Payne’s demise.
Charlie posted photos of the pair working collectively, alongside the caption “Liam was all the time so variety to me”.
The Wished star Max George described his demise as “completely devastating information”.
“Over the previous couple of years I had the pleasure of attending to know him personally and spent some treasured time with him,” he stated on Instagram.
“Liam was completely great by way of assist when Tom [Parker] fell in poor health, performing on the Royal Albert Corridor with us for Stand Up To Most cancers.
“He supported me quite a bit personally after Tom handed. I’ll always remember that.
“He was one of many first main artists I set to work with. I can not consider he’s gone… I’m so upset proper now, could he relaxation in peace.”
PA Media
Getty PicturesThe X Issue stated they have been “heartbroken” by his passing and have been considering of Payne’s family members and all who liked him.
“He was immensely proficient and, as a part of One Course, Liam will go away an enduring legacy on the music trade and followers all over the world.”
On X, Rylan Clark, who was additionally a X Issue contestant, stated the demise was “so tragic” , whereas Jedward despatched their condolences to Cheryl, his son Bear and “all of the One Course household”.
Soccer crew West Bromwich Albion have been “saddened” by the passing of “Baggies fan” Payne, and despatched their ideas to his family members.
Mcfly despatched their like to Payne’s family and friends, and stated they have been “shocked and very unhappy to get up to the information” of his demise.
Liam Gallagher from Oasis, wrote on X: “Life is valuable youngsters and also you solely get to do it as soon as go simple.”
DJ and music producer Zedd, who featured alongside Payne on the 2017 track Get Low, known as the singer’s demise “completely heartbreaking”.
Boyband Backstreet Boys stated: “Phrases can’t specific the feelings we’re collectively feeling proper now, and it looks as if the remainder of the world is in the identical boat.”
American singer and rapper Ty Dolla Signal stated he would “miss” Payne, captioning movies and photos on his Instagram story: “Simply talked to you two days in the past my man.”
