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Peter Andre has paid a heartfelt tribute to pop sensation Liam Payne, who died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday 17 October
Peter Andre has opened up on the passing of pop sensation Liam Payne. Liam passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday 17 October. The singer was holidaying in Buenos Aires when he fell. Following the heartbreaking news, In his exclusive column with OK!, Peter expressed his sorrow.
“I was so sad to hear about the death of Liam Payne,” said father-of-five, Peter. “It was such a shock to everybody, especially his family and friends and of course his fans. He was such a recognisable face around the world and loved by so many, it’s heartbreaking his life was ended so short. It really resonates with me being a father and also having a seven-year-old, and I can’t imagine that loss for his son too. Sending our love and thoughts to his family and friends.”
Liam was part of the five-member band One Direction alongside Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles. The band was created on the hit reality TV show X-Factor in 2010 by Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger. In 2015, Zayn dramatically left the band, with the full band going on a “hiatus.” After the band’s split in 2016, Liam continued his music career. He is the father to Bear Payne, who he shares with Cheryl Fernandez, formerly known as Cheryl Cole.
Reports indicate the musician “jumped from the balcony” of his hotel room in Argentina, causing him to plunge to his death. In an official statement given to The Associated Press, police authorities disclosed that the 31-year-old star “had jumped from the balcony of his room,” seemingly dispelling any notions of an accidental fall or foul play. The devastating incident occurred during Payne’s holiday in Buenos Aires with girlfriend Kate Cassidy, which included supporting ex-bandmate Niall Horan at a concert. A preliminary autopsy indicated Payne died from “multiple traumas” leading to “internal and external bleeding” following the fall.
His One Direction bandmates have since paid tribute to their “brother”, saying they are “devastated”. In a statement signed “Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry”, Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates said: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s 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. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”
A local ambulance chief’s account is quoted as saying: “At 17.04 through the 911 integrated public safety system, we were alerted of a person who was in an internal courtyard of the management of a south house hotel.
“At 17.11 a SAME team arrived and verified the death of this man and later we found out that he was a singer in a musical group. Unfortunately, he had injuries that were incompatible with life, as a result of his fall, so we had to confirm his death, there was no possibility of resuscitation.”
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