Trending 17th October 2024 by Stellar Magazine

‘Can’t Believe It, But Also I Can’: Tributes Paid To Liam Payne

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Celebrities, friends, and fans around the world are paying tribute to Liam Payne.

The 31-year-old singer passed away last after falling from the third-story balcony of his hotel in Argentina on Wednesday.

Liam gained fame rapidly at a young age when he became a member of boy band One Direction, after auditioning for ITV show The X Factor when he was just fourteen.

Payne was spending time in Buenos Aires with his current girlfriend Kate Cassidy at the time of the incident.

Reports came from local police last night stating that he had passed away.

Heartbroken fans arrived at the hotel to lay flowers after the news was confirmed.

While fellow One Direction members are yet to comment on his passing, many of Liam’s famous friends have taken to social media to pay tribute.

 

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Presenter Laura Whitmore shared pictures of the pair on the red carpet together, saying: “The one direction lads first came into MTV when they stole the hearts of the nation on XFactor. All talented in their own right, all optimistic and excited about what was ahead. Bumped into Liam over the years many times on different shows and out and about and he was always so lovely and giving of his time.

“This particular Brits always sticks with me, he was there with Louis and he was beaming as I could see he was very loved up with someone backstage. Was genuinely so nice to see that excitement. Sometimes we forget people in the public eye are real people with real feelings. He was a Popstar but more importantly someone’s son, father – loved by so many who are left heartbroken. My thoughts with his loved ones. I can’t believe it, but also I can. Which is devastating.”

The official X Factor social media page posted a tribute on X, formerly Twitter stating that they are “heartbroken by the sad passing of Liam Payne he was immensely talented and, as part of One Direction, Liam will leave a lasting legacy on the music industry and fans around the world.Our thoughts are with his friends, family and all who loved him.”

 

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Singer Charlie Puth took to Instagram saying: “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’t believe he is gone…”

Sharing a video of the pair laughing together, he wrote “I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace.”

 

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Olly Murs, former contestant and X Factor host also gave tribute to the “devastating” passing.

“This news is devastating, am lost for words we always had a good laugh when we saw each other, sometimes the catch ups were only short and sweet but when we did it was mostly about how annoyingly good his hair always looked, or our love for Becks, the old XF days and the tour we shared together.”

He went on: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x am thinking of them!”

Britain’s Got Talent, also produced by Simon Cowell, has announced that it will be postponing auditions for the talent show following the tragic news.

Freemantle UK said: “Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, we have decided to postpone the Britain’s Got Talent auditions.

“Our thoughts are with Liam’s friends, family and all who loved him.”

ITV also said: “Liam Payne’s passing is a tragic loss to everyone who knew him personally, and to the global fanbase who took One Direction to their hearts.”

 

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Niall Horan’s brother Greg said he wishes that he could “just grab his brother and mind him while the world shows memories of you and him and the boys” in an emotional tribute.

Rest in peace, Liam.

Words by Ava Grace