Hollywood News Now: "It Is Too Painful To Even Write This": Here's A Roundup Of Celebrity Reactions To Liam Payne's Death

On Wednesday, news broke that former One Direction member Liam Payne was found dead in Argentina.

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According to ABC and the Associated Press, the musician fell from the third floor of a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening local time. He was 31 years old and leaves a 7-year-old son named Bear, whom he shares with his ex, Cheryl.

The BBC reported that staff at the hotel made two calls to emergency services shortly before Liam fell to his death. Transcripts from the calls, which were translated and obtained by the BBC, suggest that hotel staff were concerned about "a guest who has had too many drugs and alcohol."

According to People, police are continuing to investigate the exact cause of his death, and an autopsy will be performed.

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This morning, Liam's family said in a statement that they're "heartbroken" and will 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," the statement concluded.

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Liam first auditioned for The X Factor UK in 2008. However, it was his second appearance on the British talent show in 2010 that catapulted him to global fame after Simon Cowell placed him and four other boys in a band.

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As One Direction, Liam, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik became one of the biggest-selling boybands of all time, defining an era of pop culture in the 2010s.

Following the band's split in 2016, Liam navigated some personal difficulties, including struggles with fame and alcohol addiction, which he discussed in interviews. Most recently, his former partner, Maya Henry, publicly addressed their relationship and accused him of repeatedly contacting her and her family.

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In a statement shared to the band's official Instagram page, Niall, Harry, Zayn, and Louis said they are "completely devastated" by the loss of their former bandmate and "brother."

"In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say," the statement read. "But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever."

They concluded: "For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam."

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Liam's death has come as a massive shock to One Direction fans, many of whom are now mourning an artist who defined a large portion of their youth.

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Notably, the news of Liam's death has garnered tributes from those in the public eye who were close to him. So, here's a look at how the celebrity world is reacting online...

1.Louis Tomlinson

2.Zayn Malik

3.Charlie Puth

4. Paris Hilton

Twitter: @ParisHilton

5.Anne Twist, Harry Styles's mom

6.Rita Ora

"I'm devastated 💔," Rita wrote on Instagram. "He had the kindest soul, I will never forget."

Rita and Liam collaborated on the song "For You," which was recorded for the soundtrack of Fifty Shades Freed in 2018.

"I loved working with him so much - he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage," her caption continued. "This tragic news breaks my heart. Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You takes on a whole new meaning for me now. R.I.P 🕊️"

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7.J Balvin

"Rest in peace my g Liam Payne," J Balvin wrote on his Instagram story alongside a photograph of the pair.

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8.Cher Lloyd

9.Ty Dolla $ign

10. Liam Gallagher

Twitter: @liamgallagher

11.Zedd

"RIP Liam… I can't believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking … 💔," the German DJ wrote on X.

"Life is short and fragile…You never know what people are going through," he continued. "We live in times where being rude, divisive and mean is normal; sometimes even celebrated. It doesn't have to be this way. We should do our best to be kind, supportive and mindful."

Zedd, who collaborated with Liam on the 2017 song "Get Low," also shared an Instagram carousel including 15 photographs of them. He captioned the post: "💔."

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12.Greg Horan, Niall Horan's older brother

13.Edward Enninful

"It is too painful to even write this," the former British Vogue editor-in-chief wrote on Instagram alongside a collection of photographs of himself and the One Direction star.

"Liam, you were a true friend," the caption continued. "One of the most loyal, sensitive, dynamic, funny and unique people I ever had the good fortune to meet. True friendship is a rare gift and we hope and assume that gift will last a lifetime. Today my heart breaks for how short life can be. My thoughts are with all of Liam's family and loved ones."

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14. Piers Morgan

Twitter: @piersmorgan

15.Noah Cyrus

16. Flavor Flav

Twitter: @FlavorFlav

17.Maya Jama

"No words💔," Maya wrote on her Instagram story alongside a picture of herself and Liam at an event. "RIP Liam."

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18.James Corden

19.Bella Thorne

20.Halsey