Liam Payne dies: Charlie Puth, Paris Hilton, Harry Styles' mother, and others pay tribute
Charlie Puth shared his shock on Instagram, expressing how Payne had always been kind to him and was one of the first major artists he had the chance to work with. Puth found it hard to believe that Payne was gone, expressing deep sadness over the loss.
Following the heartbreaking death of former One Direction star Liam Payne at 31, tributes from celebrities and fellow musicians have been flooding in. Payne tragically passed away after a fall from the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires on Oct. 16, leaving behind his 7-year-old son, Bear Grey.
Celebs pay tribute to One Direction star Liam Payne
Charlie Puth shared his shock on Instagram, expressing how Payne had always been kind to him and was one of the first major artists he had the chance to work with. Puth found it hard to believe that Payne was gone, expressing deep sadness over the loss.
Paris Hilton is expressing her love and sympathies to Liam's family and loved ones, and she says learning about her friend's passing was devastating.
So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing? Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. ? RIP my friend?
¡ª Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) October 16, 2024
Following the news of Payne's untimely demise, Anne, the mother of One Direction's Harry Styles, came to Instagram to voice her emotions. She posted the heartbreak emoji and said, "Just a boy...."
Zedd, who collaborated with Payne on the track "Get Low," shared his disbelief on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling the news "heartbreaking" and difficult to process. Paris Hilton also expressed her sadness on X, writing that the news was "so upsetting" and extended her condolences to Payne¡¯s family and loved ones.
RIP Liam¡ I can¡¯t believe this is real¡
¡ª Zedd (@Zedd) October 16, 2024
absolutely heartbreaking ¡ ?
Ty Dolla $ign reflected on his recent interaction with Payne, sharing on Instagram that they had spoken just two days before his passing and expressing how much he would miss him. Juicy J took to X, writing that he was in disbelief, and sent prayers to Payne's family.
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E.L. James, the author of the Fifty Shades of Grey series, was also deeply saddened by Payne¡¯s passing, stating on X that she was "heartbroken" and offering her condolences to his family. Payne had worked on the soundtrack for the Fifty Shades Freed movie, and James found the news difficult to accept.
I am heartbroken to hear of the tragic passing of Liam Payne. I can barely believe it. Sincere condolences to his family. ? https://t.co/A1Q3li6bXt
¡ª E L James ? (@E_L_James) October 16, 2024
Other tributes included rapper Flavor Flav, who acknowledged Payne's passing as a "shocking tragedy," and singer Mabel, who shared that Payne had always been someone she could turn to for support and advice, expressing how much she would miss him.
RIP to Liam Payne,,, much too young ??
¡ª FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) October 16, 2024
Former X Factor contestants, including John and Edward Grimes and Rylan Clark, also shared their grief, with Clark calling the news "extremely sad" and reflecting on how young Payne was at the time of his passing. James Arthur, a fellow contestant, posted a photo of Payne to his Instagram Stories in tribute.
No reactions yet from One Direction bandmates
As the tributes continue to pour in, it¡¯s clear that Payne touched the lives of many, both personally and professionally. His legacy is felt deeply by his peers, even as fans await responses from his One Direction bandmates, who have yet to publicly comment.
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