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\nFILE – One Direction\u2019s Liam Payne, second from right, poses for a photo with fellow band members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London, Sept. 6, 2011.
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Friends, collaborators and fellow musicians expressed shock and sadness Thursday over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died in Buenos Aires, Argentina Wednesday at age 31. <\/p>\n

A look at some of the reactions:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we\u2019ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.\u2019\u2018 \u2014 Payne\u2019s family, in a statement.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re completely devastated by the news of Liam\u2019s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.\u201d \u2014 The surviving members of One Direction, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik, in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious. He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.\u201d \u2014 Styles, on Instagram.<\/p>\n

\u201cA message to you Liam if you\u2019re listening, I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I\u2019m really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye. I\u2019m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I\u2019d have with you for life. I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn\u2019t to be.\u201d \u2014 Tomlinson, on Instagram. <\/p>\n

\u201cI lost a brother when you left us and can\u2019t explain to you what I\u2019d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly. I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever.\u201d \u2014 Malik, on Instagram. <\/p>\n

\u201cTalking about Liam in the past tense is utterly heartbreaking. He was such a loving and kind soul. I will treasure the moments I got to spend with him.\u201d \u2014 James Corden, on Instagram.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m devastated. He had the kindest soul, I will never forget. I loved working with him so much \u2013 he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage.\u201d \u2014 Singer Rita Ora on X.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJust a boy.\u201d \u2014 Anne Twist, mother of former One Direction bandmate Harry Styles, posted on Instagram with a broken-heart emoji.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are heartbroken by the sad passing of Liam Payne,\u201d The X Factor\u2019s official account on X, formerly Twitter.<\/p>\n

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We are heartbroken by the sad passing of Liam Payne. <\/p>\n

He was immensely talented and, as part of One Direction, Liam will leave a lasting legacy on the music industry and fans around the world. <\/p>\n

Our thoughts are with his friends, family and all who loved him. pic.twitter.com\/wOXUTKPUiR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The X Factor (@TheXFactor) October 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cI am shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Liam Payne. It was a pleasure to work with him on our X Factor performance. God bless Liam, thinking of all his loved ones. He will be dearly missed.\u2033 \u2014 Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones wrote on X.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe greatly appreciate the compassion and kindness he always showed to people facing hunger and hardship. His death is a very tragic loss, and our thoughts are with his loved ones.\u201d \u2014 Emma Revie, chief executive of the U.K. food bank charity Trussell Trust, in a statement.<\/p>\n

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Published – October 18, 2024 11:44 am IST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n