Liam Payne, former One Direction star, dies after fall in a hotel
Celebrities express grief over Liam Payne's tragic death in Buenos Aires
Liam Payne, the 31-year-old former One Direction star, has passed away after falling from the third floor outside a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to police. Payne gained fame after his appearance on The X Factor in 2010, which led to the formation of the iconic boy band.
TV presenter Dermot O’Leary, who hosted The X Factor during Payne’s time on the show, described the news as “the worst.” O’Leary shared a photo on Instagram of himself and Payne on stage, recalling Payne’s audition at age 14 when he impressed everyone with a Sinatra song. O’Leary remembered Payne as joyful, humble, and always polite.
Charlie Puth, who collaborated with Payne on the song “Bedroom Floor,” expressed his shock on Instagram, praising Payne for his kindness and lamenting his untimely death. Jack Johnson of the American rap duo Jack & Jack criticised social media users for their harsh treatment of Payne in recent months, calling the news gut-wrenching.
Liam Payne was posting on Snapchat just one hour ago. RIP🕊️💔
Liam Payne, star of One Direction, dies in Buenos Aires at 31 After Fall from Buenos Aires Hotel Room pic.twitter.com/MBfLLyg6OP
— GHANAMADEIT🇬🇭! (@ghanamadeit_) October 16, 2024
Socialite Paris Hilton expressed her condolences on X, calling Payne’s death “so upsetting” and sending love to his family and friends. Former X Factor contestant Rylan and the singing duo Jedward also shared their grief, sending strength to Payne’s son Bear and his ex-partner Cheryl.
MTV released a statement on their social media, expressing deep sadness over Payne’s passing and offering support to his family, loved ones, and fans. DJ and music producer Zedd also called the news “absolutely heartbreaking.”
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What Other Media Are Saying
- Good Morning America reports Liam Payne, 31, died after a fall from his hotel room in Argentina, highlighting his life after One Direction and his successful solo career.(read more)
- BBC News reports on the tragic death of Liam Payne, a former One Direction star, who fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina, highlighting his rise to fame and solo career.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to Liam Payne?
Liam Payne passed away after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires.
How did Liam Payne become famous?
Liam Payne gained fame after appearing on The X Factor in 2010, leading to the formation of One Direction.
What did Dermot O’Leary say about Liam Payne?
Dermot O’Leary called the news ‘the worst’ and remembered Payne as joyful, humble, and always polite.
Who collaborated with Liam Payne on ‘Bedroom Floor’?
Charlie Puth collaborated with Liam Payne on the song ‘Bedroom Floor.’
What did MTV say about Liam Payne’s death?
MTV expressed deep sadness and offered support to Payne’s family, loved ones, and fans.
