Former One Direction singer Liam Payne tragically passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tributes have been pouring in for the 31-year-old star, with Harry Styles’ mum, Anne Twist, posting a heart-wrenching three-word tribute on Instagram. She shared a broken-hearted emoji against a black background, captioning it with “Just a boy.”
Local police confirmed that Liam fell from the third floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. Liam rose to fame at the age of 16 as part of the popular boy band One Direction, alongside Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles, after appearing on The X Factor in 2010.
Fans gathered outside the hotel to pay their respects, singing One Direction songs and lighting candles in memory of the talented singer. Fellow celebrities and friends of Liam, including Dermot O’Leary, Olly Murs, Max George, Rylan Clark, and Jedward, expressed their shock and sorrow at the news of his untimely death.
Liam Payne leaves behind a son, Bear, whom he shares with Girls Aloud singer Cheryl. The couple was in a high-profile relationship from 2016 to 2018. Liam’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through the music industry and among his legions of fans around the world, who are mourning the loss of a beloved artist.
The music world has lost a bright talent, and Liam Payne will always be remembered for his incredible voice, infectious energy, and humble personality. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.