"I cannot believe he's gone" - Charlie Puth, Zedd, Paris Hilton, and more celebs pay tribute to Liam Payne

As news of Liam Payne's tragic and untimely death makes headlines, fans and celebrities pay tribute to the singer. On Wednesday, October 16, the former One Direction member was found dead after falling from the third floor of his hotel room at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Per Associated Press, citing local authorities, his fall resulted in “extremely serious injuries," with medics confirming his death on the spot.

In a statement, Pablo Policicchio, the Communications Director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, told the publication that cops were called to the hotel after a guest under the influence of "drugs or alcohol" was behaving aggressively and trashing the room.

Charlie Puth's message on IG stories (Image via Instagram/ @charlieputh)

Fans and celebrities alike mourned the pop star's loss. Singer Charlie Puth was one of the first to share a statement. He took to his Instagram stories to share photos and videos with Liam Payne and the message:

"I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone..."

He continued:

"I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace."

The We Don’t Talk Anymore hitmaker also dedicated an IG post to the British singer.

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Celebrities pay tribute and release statements in the wake of Liam Payne's passing

Liam Payne rose to fame as part of the boyband One Direction (1D) along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson. The band would become one of the best-selling groups of all time.

Malik left the group in 2015, and a year later they went on an indefinite hiatus, with each member focusing on their solo careers.

Here are some reactions by A-listers and celebs to Liam's death:

Paris Hilton

The hotel heiress took to her X to offer condolences to Payne's family and friends, writing:

"So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend."

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Zedd

German DJ and record producer Zedd, who collaborated with Payne on the track Get Low (2017), tweeted:

"RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking …"

Zedd's IG post (Image via Instagram/ @zedd)

He also dedicated an Instagram post to the British singer featuring photos of them together.

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Anne Twist

Liam Payne's 1D bandmate, Harry Styles' mother Anne Twist, also mourned the singer's loss. She shared a post featuring a broken heart emoji with the caption:

"Jist a boy..."

It is to be noted that none of the singer's former bandmates have otherwise publicly reacted to his passing at the time of this writing.

Backstreet Boys

Boyband Backstreet Boys released a statement on X, which read:

"Words can not express the emotions we are collectively feeling right now, and it seems like the rest of the world is in the same boat. Our hearts go out to Liam’s family, friends, and Directioners around the world. Rest in peace brother."

The band's post on X (Image via X/ @backstreetboys)

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Dan Wootton

New Zealand and British journalist Dan Wootton shared photos of himself with Liam and wrote that this was an "appalling tragedy and waste of life." He called Payne a "joy to be around."

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Other notable reactions to Liam Payne's death

Rappers Juicy J and Flavor Flav shared X posts offering their condolences to Payne's family. Ty Dolla $ign took to his Instagram stories to share a video of the musician with the message, "Just talked to you 2 days ago, my guy. Ima miss u frfr."

Wesley Stromberg of the boyband Emblem3 tweeted that the news was "heartbreaking."

A rep for Payne's former fiance, Maya Henry, told the Daily Mail that she was "understandably in shock." Henry recently sent a cease-and-desist letter to the singer for repeatedly trying to contact her and those close to her.

Additionally, MTV and Spotify shared separate statements mourning the musician's loss.

Liam Payne is survived by his seven-year-old son, Bear, whom he shares with singer Cheryl Cole.