Liam Payne Remembered by Charlie Puth, Ty Dolla Sign and Others Across the Music Industry: ‘I Am in Shock Right Now’

Tributes from across the music industry poured in Wednesday evening for Liam Payne, with news emerging that the One Direction member had died at the age of 31 after reportedly falling from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The English singer entered the music industry after appearing as a competitor on “The X Factor” in 2008. The appearance was only his first, with Payne returning to the program two years later alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. The quintet placed third and were quickly signed to Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment, beginning a partnership that would launch One Direction as one of the most popular and highest-selling boy bands of all time.

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The group achieved music industry dominance from 2010 to 2016, selling more than 70 million records worldwide boosted by chart-topping hits like “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Night Changes” and “Story of My Life.” In 2017, Payne debuted as a solo singer with “Strip That Down,” after One Direction had announced an indefinite hiatus. His debut album “LP1” was released in 2019.

“I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he’s gone,” Charlie Puth wrote on his Instagram story. “I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace.”

“Just talked to you 2 days ago my guy. Ima miss u frfr,” rapper Ty Dolla Sign wrote on his Instagram story, sharing a video of Payne.

“So upsetting to hear the news of [Liam Payne] passing,” Paris Hilton wrote on X. “Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. 🙏 RIP my friend”

https://twitter.com/ParisHilton/status/1846671657513243129

The Irish duo act Jedward, who also competed on “X Factor UK,” sent strength to Liam Payne’s son Bear and Bear’s mother Cheryl.

https://twitter.com/planetjedward/status/1846672359484256404

See more tributes to Payne below.

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https://twitter.com/therealjuicyj/status/1846668213188547033

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