Former One Direction member Liam Payne tragically passed away after falling from a balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the age of 31. His sudden death took the world by storm this past week, and his former bandmates released emotional statements, fondly reflecting on the time they spent together.
The news of Payne’s tragic death made the headlines after he fell from a third-door balcony at a hotel in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires on October 16. Fans gathered in front of the hotel to pay homage to the singer’s life and legacy, with memorials in Payne’s honor taking place all around the world.
Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, released a joint statement following his passing, saying they’re “completely devastated by the news.” They added they’ll “take some time to grieve and process” this loss and that “the memories we shared with him will be treasured forever”
Payne’s rise to prominence started when he took part in the singing competition The X Factor in 2010 and became a part of One Direction alongside Horan, Styles, Tomlinson, and Malik. They went on to become one of the most successful boy bands in history before going their separate ways in 2016, and Payne released his first solo album LP1 three years later.
