Former One Direction star Liam Payne has been found dead at the age of 31.
The singer reportedly fell from the 3rd floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina, where he'd been staying with his girlfriend.
Police say he had "extremely serious injuries", and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Fans have held an impromptu candlelit vigil outside the hotel in Buenos Aires.
Staff at the Buenos Aires resort had called police before his death, asking for help with an intoxicated guest.
He had been posting on Snapchat not long before his death.
Tributes
Dermot O'Leary is among the celebrities paying tribute to the 31 year old, describing him as 'a joy'.
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Harry Style's mam posted a broken heart emoji on Instagram with the caption: "Just a boy..."
Jedward have sent strength to Cheryl Cole and their son Bear, along with the wider One Direction Family.
Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear ❤️ and all the One direction Family
RIP @LiamPayne— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) October 16, 2024
Charlie Puth says he's in shock, Olly Murs has described the tragedy as "devastating" while Paris Hilton's written how it's "so upsetting" to hear the news.
The singer-songwriter is survived by his seven-year-old son Bear, who he shared with his ex Cheryl Cole.
Career
Liam auditioned for X Factor in 2008 at the age of 14, but was unsuccessful.
He came back to the competition in 2010 and joined One Direction at the age of 16.
The band broke up in 2015, going on an indefinite hiatus.
He launched his solo career in 2017, peaking at number 3 in the Irish charts.
2017 was also the year he welcomed his son Bear.
With reporting from SPIN's Emily Keegan.
