Tributes paid to One Direction star Liam Payne who has died aged 31 | BBC News

Celebrities have paid tribute to the former One Direction star Liam Payne, after his death aged 31.

The pop star, who found fame on The X Factor in 2010, died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, police say.

Liam was one of five members of One Direction, along with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles.

Former bandmate Harry's mother Anne Twist paid tribute, posting a broken-hearted emoji on Instagram, captioning it: "Just a boy."

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[mimmss]

You could clearly see he was not himself for many years. But this industry will continue to use you until you're gone. Best thing for celebrities to do is step away from the public and actually heal. Fame does not bring you inner peace or contentment, it brings you quite the opposite. He's so young, my condolences to his family and friends.

[AJW]

People are missing something really important here. Over the past few weeks, months and even years this guy has been the subject of extremely intense ridicule over the internet. The level of criticism he received would be impossible for anyone to deal with, and I think it's very likely that it played a part in the poor guy's further descent into substance abuse and ultimately his death. We need to start understanding the devastating effect that mass online scrutiny can have on a person and treat these celebrities more like fellow human beings.

[paulineinnes]

Industry takes their innocence and eventually ruins them.

[wildberrygarden]

My first thought is for Cheryl, who has to tell her son this.

[coolvania]

“What makes you beautiful” will forever hit differently now! R.I.P. Liam Payne!

[hannah-lee]

Jesus!!! What a shame. My brother took his own life a year ago taking alot of tablets and drink so my heart genuinely goes out to his family. 31 is no age. R.i.P gbnf

[kevinbaxter]

Disregard he POPSTAR he was A FATHER AND his Family have been left behind.🙏🏻

[catalinacurio]

That’s an utter shame, so young! Condolences to his loved ones. 😮

[saraswatkin]

Early reports said the Hotel staff called the Police because he was drunk and aggressive and they feared for his safety but looks like they didn't make it in time. Fame, money, drink and drugs is the biggest problems of talent. Fans need to review their adoration celebrity culture.

[_vintagebishh]

he and one direction changed so many lives… may his soul rest in peace, he will least be remembered😢❤

[PeterRetes-oymf]

Rip Liam Payne my deepest sympathy😢😢 from PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[emmam.]

Be ashamed of yourself if you’re one who criticised him online when he was struggling

[idontusetwitter]

Don't do drugs kids. Het help if life gets hard. It is available. ❤

[arielgustavoesquivel]

I'm in Argentina, and there's a huge scandal going on. The hotel is under investigation after the 911 call. The front desk manager says they only wanted ambulance services, not police, because they were worried the police would hurt Liam😐

[vijikumar]

Very sad and shocking indeed . May his soul rest in peace 💐my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends

[EEYORE]

This is not the news I wanted to wake up to. 😭 Liam and Harry were always my favorite!

[adrippy]

R.I.P. James Earl Jones 1931-2024
R.I.P. Maggie Smith 1934-2024
R.I.P. Liam Payne 1993-2024

[bevinburger]

Saw them live in South Africa, mental health is a serious problem, He was so young . RIP

[DejohnaeWalker-uc]

Can't believe he died. 31 is a young age no one should die at such a young age R.I.P. Liam Payne (1993-2024) 💔🕊😔🥺

[danwebb]

Kids, don't let the drug pusher put you under his spell..Say no to drugs. The magic is in nature, just open your eyes..RIP young man..