Liam Payne's former One Direction bandmates expressed their devastation following the singer's tragic death at the age of 31. In a joint statement released today, the remaining members conveyed their condolences, stating, \"Our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.\"

An official autopsy revealed that Payne suffered multiple traumas after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a guest overwhelmed by drugs and alcohol.

Payne rose to fame in the 2010s as part of the globally successful boy band One Direction, which disbanded in 2016. Following the split, he embarked on a solo career. In the wake of his passing, devoted fans, known as Directioners, gathered to honor his memory by singing his music and reflecting on their loss.

One fan shared their heartbreak, recalling, \"I started listening to One Direction when I was 11 years old. I was never able to see them live. There was always talk about the return, the reunion, at least symbolically, but it won't be able to happen anymore.\"

In recent years, Payne had been candid about his struggles with fame and sobriety, making his untimely death all the more poignant for those who admired him.