HARRY Styles’ mum has shared a heartbreaking tribute to Liam Payne following the One Direction star’s death.
The 31-year-old singer-songwriter fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday afternoon, TMZ reports.
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Liam Payne (right) died after falling from a hotel balcony on WednesdayCredit: Mega Agency
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Liam Payne and Harry Styles sing together on stage in 2015. Credit: Getty
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Liam was a member of the boy band One Direction with Harry between 2010 and 2016. Credit: Alamy
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Harry Styles’ mum Anne Twist shared a tribute to Liam Payne Credit: Instagram
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Anne says Liam is ‘just a boy’
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Anne is the closest person to the band who has spoken publicly Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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Fans lit candles for Liam outside the hotel where he diedCredit: Reuters
The members of One Direction are yet to pay their respects to Liam – who attended a Niall Horan concert in Buenos Aires just a few days ago.
But Anne Twist, former bandmate Harry’s mum, took to Instagram to share a large image of a broken heart emoji on a black background.
She captioned it: “Just a boy…” before sharing another heartbroken emoji.
The singer-songwriter stayed at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo district.
Crowds of devastated fans gathered behind a cordon in front of the accommodation to pay their respects to the guitarist.
Dozens of distraught fans flocked to the hotel to pay their respects to the musician, with some crying as they mourned the loss of their idol.
Other tributes have been paid to Liam, including TV presenter Rylan Clark, singer Charlie Puth and Jedward.
Pablo Policicchio, a spokesman for Buenos Aires’ security ministry, said police were called to the hotel by a worker about “an aggressive man who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
Witnesses at the hotel said Liam smashed his laptop and had to be carried back to his room in a strange incident earlier in the day, TMZ reports.
Officers found Liam dead in the inner courtyard of the hotel at around 5pm local time (9pm UK time) when they arrived.
Liam Payne dead: One Direction star dies aged 31 after ‘falling from third-floor balcony’ of Buenos Aires hotel
A red tent was erected over the body as police began an investigation into the tragic death before the body was taken to the mortuary.
After the news broke, devastated followers began leaving messages for Liam in tribute to Morgan Spurlock 20 weeks ago.
One person wrote: “Rest in peace Liam.”
Another sobbed, “And now it’s our turn to say goodbye to you Liam, I can’t believe it.”
A third added: “Heartbreaking. RIP Liam.”
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The Sun revealed last week that Liam had parted ways with his management and put plans for a second solo album on hold.
He made his debut as a singer at the X Factor audition in 2008.
After being eliminated as a solo artist, he auditioned again in 2010 and was placed in a group with four others to form One Direction.
Simon Cowell has united Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles in one of the greatest British musical groups ever.
Tribute to Liam Payne
SHOCKED fans have begun showering Liam Payne’s latest Instagram post with sad tributes after news of the singer’s death broke.
TV presenter Rylan Clark said RIP Liam: “Extremely sad news. V tragic and so young.”
Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I’m in shock right now. Liam has always been so kind to me.
“He was one of the first great artists I worked with. I can’t believe he’s gone…
“I’m so upset right now, may she rest in peace. I’m so sorry…”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, announced to Xu with a devastating statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking…”
Irish singing duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And to the entire One direction family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne’s death. Sending my love and condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP my friend.”
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Liam’s last post was posted just minutes before his deathCredit: snapchat
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Liam took a picture with Niall at his concert
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