Tributes Paid After One Direction's Liam Payne Dies Aged 31 | This Morning

This Morning presenter and former X Factor host, Dermot O'Leary, shares his tribute to One Direction band member Liam Payne who has died suddenly aged 31, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Broadcast on 17/10/24

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[cookie]

His son is the one who will miss him the most.

I pray for his son

[AndrewChiOsbourne]

I still can't get over to what has happened to Liam Payne.I knew Liam and his parents and his sister.I worked as a security officer in Wolverhampton for many years and Liam and his family came into the supermarket on a regular basis when he was very young before he became famous in the music world.I'm so so sad, my sincere condolences to his parents, his sister's and his son 💔🙏🏽😥🙏🏽💔

[samfoster]

I'm a teenage boy that grew up with 1D when I was 4/5/6 years old. I woke up this morning and saw the news and actually cried. How emotional you can get over someone you've never met before is crazy. R.I.P Liam

[noellawson]

I think for a lot of us, it's our first time dealing with this strange, para-social grief. But I think everyone should remember that it's valid. Though we may have never known him personally, for many of us, Liam was a huge part of our childhoods and teen years. For a lot of us, he was a huge source of comfort during some of the rockiest years of our lives. Even if only through the media and music - he had a huge impact on a lot of us.

My heart goes out to his family and I'm sure tonight there are millions across the globe thinking of him.

[Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

I am 65 years old with a 16 years old son, when One Direction were together we would often sit and watch them on TV and YouTube, my son phoned me last night in floods of tears, he is devastated that Liam Payne died.
Sending our condolences and love to all his family at this incredibly difficult time ❤🧡

[Naty-qrbg]

My daughters absolutely loved 1D & I've been a fan with my daughters since day 1. Heart is heavy 💔 . Prayers to the boys.

[galwaygirl]

Incredibly sad! God rest his soul. God Bless his loved ones and son ❤

[ethnicalbanian]

No parent should ever have to experience the heartbreak of burying their child. It's an unimaginable loss that goes against the natural order of life. RIP Liam 🕊️

[carmendavis]

Thank you for this classy, well done coverage!
A mom fan from the US 💔

[elisabethrozgony]

Shocked and devastated. It’s heartbreaking. My deepest sorrow and sympathy to his family and son.! 😢

[LJFNailsQueen]

One Direction’s music is a not only a part of my life, but also a part of my heart. Liam Payne, R.I.P., you will be missed. Pray for the boys and their families. 😪💔

[LMCSM]

People saying he was thrown off is unlikely. He was under the influence of drugs AND alcohol, a lethal combination, he was said to be paranoid that someone was trying to hurt him so I believe he locked himself in and not being in the right state and heavily under the influence, he jumped trying to escape the 'danger' paranoid delusions are very common when using drugs. May he rip, and my thoughts go to his little boy, family and friends 🧡

[daniellefrancis]

7 is like the worst age to lose a parent. Old enough to remember him but but too young to vocalise his grief. Hopefully Cheryl will get their son through this. RIP Liam! 😔

[meganmunn]

He was so young.. 😢 will be forever missed Liam

[prasithoudomvilay]

Looking at the photos when he smile with that radio host, its a real smile. When i saw him type lovely day in Argentina on snapchat, he had a sad face. it means he is sad or having depression

[networkbukhari]

😭😭😭😭😭I’m deeply saddened to hear about Liam Payne’s passing. His career, which many admired, was marked by immense talent but also significant struggles. It’s heartbreaking to think of the overwhelming pressures he faced, often unseen. We remember him not just for his music but for the battles he fought. His artistry and spirit have touched countless lives and continue to inspire. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time. May he find peace, and may those who loved him find comfort in the memories of his artistry, spirit, and the joy he brought to the world.😭😭😭😭😭

[RampinRabit]

Just goes to show you can have everything in life, money, looks, love, talent and still struggle in life 😔
RIP Liam ❤

[lisaobrien]

This is so incredibly sad. My heart goes out to his little boy Bear and family. god rest his soul ❤

[apexphaser]

This is genuinely heartbreaking 💔 his poor baby boy 😭

[CrystalBella]

What a heartbreaking loss. Rest in peace, dear Liam. My heartfelt condolences go out to his friends and family during this incredibly tough time. You will be missed by many💔