After hearing the news of Payne’s fatal fall from a hotel balcony, his groupmates, fans and collaborators shared their shock and grief.

His bandmates released a joint statement, saying the memories they shared with him would be treasured forever.

The singer's family have issued a short statement saying they're "heartbroken" after his death.

Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates said in a joint statement they are “completely devastated" by the news of his death. Payne, who shot to global...

Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates have paid tribute to the singer after he tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires

"We love you Liam.”

Tributes to the singer from fans and people in the music industry have poured in from around the world.

Payne's four bandmates say they will "take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly", adding "we will miss him terribly".

The family of former One Direction legend Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” by his death.

The former One Direction star has been described as 'kind' and 'funny' by his loved ones

The 31-year-old ITV The X Factor star died following a tragic balcony plunge in Buenos Aires, in Argentina, where he was supporting pal Niall Horan.

The singer first appeared on the show when he was 14 before finding fame in band One Direction

The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.

After Liam Payne's tragic death, several celebrities including Paris Hilton, Jedward and Rylan Clark paid tribute to the 31-year-old singer, who was part of One Direction