Molly-Mae 'not stopped' thinking about Liam Payne as she shares 'heartache'

Molly-Mae Hague has paid an emotional tribute to Liam Payne saying she was “utterly shocked” by his death. The 25-year-old posted a black and white selfie of her with the singer, revealing that they had met several times and that was a “genuine and kind” person who always spoke to her.

The 31-year-old singer died falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday evening. On Friday, Molly-Mae took to Instagram to share a photo of them together on her stories.

She wrote: “I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the most heartbreaking news of Liam’s passing. It has utterly shocked me.

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“I met Liam a few times and he was such a genuine and kind person - always made an effort to talk to me and ask how I was. I just can’t stop thinking about his family, his son, girlfriend and friends - my heart aches for them. Rest in peace Liam.”

One Direction star Liam had been on holiday in Buenos Aires with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy and had supported his former bandmate Niall Horan at a concert.

According to preliminary post-mortem examinations, it’s believed the singer died from "multiple traumas" causing "internal and external bleeding" as a result of the fall from the third floor hotel balcony. Emergency services had been called to the scene shortly after 5pm local time.

In an official statement given to The Associated Press, authorities stated that the singer 'jumped from the balcony of his room', apparently dispelling any notions of an accidental fall or foul play. The forensic experts determined that 'the 25 injuries described in the autopsy are compatible with those caused by a fall from a height', the Mirror reports.

Liam's family said they were 'heartbroken' following his death. In a statement, they added: "Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.

"We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time."

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