Liam Payne's father Geoff left an emotional note in tribute to his son

Liam Payne's father reads fan tributes outside Argentinian hotel where former One Direction star died earlier this week age 31.

Liam Payne's heartbroken father, Geoff, was protected by One Direction fans as he visited the hotel where his son died to read tributes among the flowers placed outside

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Liam Payne, formally of One Direction, died on Wednesday after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires.

Former One Direction star Liam Payne died on Wednesday night

The X Factor star, aged 31, who hailed from Wolverhampton, has died following the fall from a third floor balcony in South America.

Liam Payne's hotel room was searched in the hours after his tragic death, with several items taken away while authorities determine if criminal charges should be brought

Liam Payne's hotel room was searched in the hours after his tragic death, with several items taken away while authorities determine if criminal charges should be brought

The former One Direction musician was described as "thoughtful and good at heart" by prior collaborators.