The former One Direction star died after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday. He was 31.
Following the tragic news, Halsey took to Tumblr to share an emotional message about Liam in which she described how she “simply cannot fathom this untimely loss”.
“A few years ago, I purchased a home that Liam previously owned. There were rumours the house was haunted. He assured me it was not, and I believed him,” she wrote. “Because I know the ghosts that haunt us aren’t tethered to buildings. They live in parts of us that are harder to reach and they go wherever we do.”
To end her post, the Without Me hitmaker stated, “My heart goes out to his family, friends, and the fans.”
In addition, Noah uploaded a video of Liam performing to her Instagram Stories.
“I’m not gonna ever be able to fully voice how I am feeling but… I feel so fortunate to have been in the same generation as Liam Payne and the phenomenon of 1D… Liam you are so loved and will always be loved by so many. This is the most devastating, awful, heart-breaking news,” she noted. “I’m sending so much love to his family, girlfriend, and the close people around him. As someone who eat sleep breathe One Direction and being a part of that fandom was such as huge part of my life and so many others (sic).”
Elsewhere, Camila Cabello remembered the way Liam inspired her when she met him as a young artist performing as part of Fifth Harmony.
“Thank you Liam for all the joy you brought my friends and I. It really made an impression on me as a young girl to meet a member of a group I loved and have him be so kind,” she posted via Instagram Stories. “It’s a tragedy to have him gone way too soon…”
In his own post, Olly Murs commented that he was “truly gutted and devastated” to learn of his longtime friend’s passing, while Cher Lloyd recalled her time appearing on The X Factor alongside the star.
“From being on the show together, visiting each other’s homes while filming, going on tour together and watching you achieve your dreams,” she posted. “I’ll cherish the memories made and the laughs we had. My thoughts are with your family and friends, with everyone who loves you. My heart is breaking for your son Bear. Rest in peace Liam.”
Meanwhile, Steve Aoki declared that Liam’s death “doesn’t make sense” to him right now.
“It’s so difficult to write this out. Doesn’t make sense, I can’t believe you’re gone brother. We had so many amazing memories together on and off the stage. A true legend and a kinder soul with a heart of gold. Miss u my brother,” the DJ wrote on X.
And Kelly Osbourne simply uploaded a photo of Liam to her Instagram Stories and added: “Going through our last text conversations and just so (heartbroken).”
Liam is survived by his seven-year-old son Bear, whom he shared with ex-partner Cheryl.
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