Liam Payne’s death leaves fans and the music world speechless: see the reactions

The news of Liam Payne’s death has left the world stunned, with fans and music industry peers alike weighing in on the 31-year-old former one after the news of his passing was revealed on Wednesday (October 16). -The internet quickly flooded with posts mourning the Direction star.

Argentine police said Payne fell to her death from the third floor of a Buenos Aires hotel on Wednesday night, first reported by TMZ and confirmed by CNN. Payne was traveling with his girlfriend, influencer Kate Cassidy, according to a Snapchat he posted about an hour before his death was first reported.

In the first moments after this news broke, the sentiment across online was palpable shock. “I can’t believe Liam Payne really died like this,” one fan wrote on X. Someone we grew up with. ”

Another fan tweeted: “Why do we feel like we’ve entered another world…feels like Widim Liam Payne is dead.”

Meanwhile, Payne’s colleagues in the entertainment industry also spoke out. “So upset to hear of @LiamPayne’s passing 😢 Sending love and condolences to his family and loved ones. 🙏Rest in peace my friend 🥺,” Paris Hilton tweeted, adding that the former boy bander’s “Get “Row” collaborator Zedd posted, “Rest in peace Liam… I can’t believe this is real… So heartbreaking…”

“This Liam Payne news leaves me speechless…” singer Corbyn Besson wrote on the X show. “When I was at WDW, I really admired 1D.”

Charlie Puth paid tribute to Payne on his Instagram Story. “I’m in shock right now,” he wrote, sharing an old video and photo of him posing with the “Polaroid” singer. “He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can’t believe he’s gone…”

Ty Dolla $ign also paid tribute to Payne in her own Story, sharing a video of the late singer and writing, “We just talked two days ago, dude. I miss you.”

Balvin shared a photo of himself with Payne on his Stories, writing about his “Familia” duet partner, “Rest in Peace, my G.”

Payne leaves behind a seven-year-old child, Bear, whom he shared with British singer Cheryl. His music career has expanded beyond One Direction, and after the band disbanded in 2016, he released solo music, including the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit “Strip That Down” with Quavo.

See reactions to Liam Payne’s death below.