The music world was shaken Wednesday evening upon hearing the news of the death of former One Direction band member Liam Payne . Several stars took to social media to pay tribute to the singer who lost his life after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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On the late singer’s Instagram account, thousands of words of love cover his latest publications.
Singer Rita Ora said she was “devastated” by the death of her friend and collaborator. “He had a generous soul, I will never forget him. I loved working with him, it was such a joy to be with him on and off stage. This tragic news breaks my heart. I send all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You now takes on a whole new meaning for me,” she wrote under a carousel of photos of the duo.
Singer and DJ Boy George, who did not personally know the late singer, wrote: “You can be heartbroken over someone you don’t know. This is the saddest news ever.”
Paris Hilton was one of the celebrities to react most quickly to the sad news on Wednesday evening. In a post on X, she wrote that she was “so devastated to hear the news of Liam Payne’s passing.” She added: “I send all my love and condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace my friend.”
If none of the former members of Payne’s group have published tributes to their friend at the moment, Harry Styles notably sees his Instagram account invaded by hundreds of condolence wishes from admirers.
Her own mother, Anne Twist, reacted on Instagram. “Just a boy…” she wrote alongside a heart emoticon.
Dan Richards, who played guitar for One Direction, expressed his shock in a fleeting Instagram post.
“I’m in shock right now,” singer-songwriter Charlie Puth shared on Instagram, remembering that “Liam was always so kind to [lui] », Under a photo of the duo. “He was one of the first great artists I was able to work with. I can’t believe he’s gone…” he added, sharing a video of the two laughing together.
DJ Zedd, who collaborated on the song Get Low by Liam Payne, praised the British musician on He also published several photos with his friend on his Instagram account.
Broadcaster ITV is also mourning the loss of the singer who rose to fame as a teenager participating in X Factorthe music competition show where One Direction was formed.
“The passing of Liam Payne is a tragic loss for everyone who knew him personally, and for the fan base around the world who held One Direction in their hearts,” the British channel wrote on Instagram.
Former One Direction band hairstylist Lou Teasdale also paid tribute to the late singer, writing: “Sending you all lots of love” and sharing a clip of the band performing with the caption “Forever “.
Liam Payne rose to fame as a member of the now-disbanded pop group One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson. He was also the father of a 7-year-old child, Bear, whom he had with British singer Cheryl Cole.
Charlie Puth noted on Instagram: “I’m in shock right now. Liam has always been so nice to me. I can’t believe he’s gone.”
Jack Johnson, recently renamed JVCKJ, wrote: “If this news about Liam Payne is true, it really is a gut punch. Damn the Internet for being so merciless these last few months.”
“We send strength to Cheryl (Cole) and her son Bear, and the entire One Direction family. RIP Liam Payne,” musical duo Jedward wrote on X.
