Music stars and One Direction fans pay tribute to Liam Payne as he dies aged 31 after ‘fall from hotel balcony’
SHOCKED fans have started to flood Liam Payne’s last Instagram post with sad tributes as news of the singer’s death emerges.
According to TMZ, he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina this afternoon.
The pop star was staying at Hotel Cas Sur in the neighbourhood of Palermo when cops were called to check on him.
Witnesses said Liam smashed his laptop and had to be carried back to his room following an erratic incident earlier in the day.
The spokesperson for the local ambulance service said Liam’s death was confirmed on the spot.
A red tent has reportedly been put up over his body as police begin their investigation into the death.
Alberto Crescenti said: “The alarm was raised at 5.04pm local time saying a person was lying in an internal patio at Casa Sur.
“At 5.11pm an ambulance arrived and the man was certified dead.
“There was no possibility of resuscitating him.”
After the news went public, heartbroken followers began to leave messages for Liam under a tribute he made to Morgan Spurlock 20 weeks ago.
One person wrote: “Rest in peace Liam.”
Another sobbed: “And now it’s our turn to say goodbye to you Liam, I can’t believe it.”
A third added: “Heartbreaking. RIP Liam.”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”
Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “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…
“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.”
Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”
Liam was part of One Direction between 2008 and 2015 and had released one solo album in 2019 called LP1.