SHOCKED fans, former collaborators, loved ones and friends flooded social media with sad tributes to Liam Payne after news of his death broke.
Harry Styles’ mother Anne was among the first from the One Direction camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing ‘Just a boy…’ alongside a heartbroken emoji.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared a picture of the pair together with the words: “What a terrible tragedy.
“Sending love to his family and all who loved him.”
X Factor star Olly Murs has told fans he is “devastated” and “speechless”.
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life end so young now hits me hard, I’m really heartbroken and devastated for his family and of course his son Bear who is losing his father x”.
Liam Gallagher said he was “very sad” and told his followers on X: “Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, take it easy.”
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning.
He said: “I remember him when he auditioned for X Factor as a 14-year-old and blew us away singing Sinatra. He simply loved to sing.
“He was always joyful, had time for everyone, polite, grateful and always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the “devastating news” on her show and told fans she gave her own son Woody a big hug this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: “I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys when he was auditioning for X Factor..he was 14..
“We immediately clicked and looked at him as a younger brother.. that year it worked for us, but not for him, and then 2 years later he returned to the audition and One Direction was born.. the rest is history..
“Absolutely devastated by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..I just can’t believe things ended up like this..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends bro..RIP.”
Niall Horan’s brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, hailing him as a “superb young man”.
He added: “We will miss you forever. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and look after him now as the world shows its memories of you, him and the boys.
“My heart goes out to the parents and sisters of your family and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
“We met on the 10th of October and we started that night as 5 families into one big 1D family, thank you for all the laughs bro, take care of all your family and take care of them, much love, little xxx 1D 4 LIFE xxx”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, took to Xu with a devastated 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…”
American singer Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and collaborated with him on the song called Bedroom Floor, published 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…”
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 the whole 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.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a video of Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe it! RIP Liam.”
Meanwhile, Love Island star Molly Marsh wrote: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”
James Cordon also paid his respects, describing the star as a “loving and kind soul”.
The Gavin and Stacey actor wrote on Instagram: “Talking about Liam in the past tense is absolutely heartbreaking.
“I will cherish the moments I had with him. My thoughts are with his family today x.”
Payne previously appeared on Cordon’s The Late Late Show in America.
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall – who won The X Factor with her bandmates a year after One Direction took part – described him as “the first friend I made in this industry”.
She said: “As the years went by we lost touch but in 2008 he was my first friend in the industry.
“We are both so young, so ambitious, we both hope to ‘make it’. I hope you are calm now”.
Camila Cabello described his death as a “tragedy” and said he “made an impression” on her when she was a young girl.
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