On the evening of October 16, it was reported that singer, songwriter, and former One Direction star Liam Payne had died at the age of just 31, after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. The news was met with shock, with mourners gathering outside the building where the devastating incident took place to light candles in his memory. Meanwhile, on social media, the outpouring of grief continued, with friends, fans, and fellow musicians expressing their condolences and paying tribute to his immense talent.
See some of the messages that have been shared so far:
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Liam Payne. It was a pleasure to work with him on our X Factor performance. God bless Liam, thinking of all his loved ones. He will be dearly missed.🙏 pic.twitter.com/S8y3RiJWrz
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) October 17, 2024
I wish this news wasn’t true about Liam Payne. My heart breaks for his family especially his son Bear.
— Karen Elson (@KarenElson_) October 16, 2024
Rest in Peace 💔
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
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
We’re shocked and extremely sad to wake up to the news of Liam Payne’s death. Our thoughts and love are with his family and friends at such a difficult time ❤️
— mcfly (@mcflymusic) October 17, 2024
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.
Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear ❤️ and all the One direction Family
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) October 16, 2024
RIP @LiamPayne
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.