Following the 31-year-old’s death on Wednesday, his friends and former collaborators have shared their shock and grief.
“Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny, and brave soul,” said a statement from his family, per the BBC. “We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.” On Instagram, presenter Dermot O’Leary shared memories of Payne’s initial audition for The X Factor, the reality show that introduced him to his One Direction bandmates and launched their career. “The worst news.
” Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, who contributed to Payne’s 2017 single “Bedroom Floor,” shared a photo of the pair working together to his Instagram account. “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,” Puth added in his Instagram Stories. “I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace.” Paris Hilton sent condolences to his friends and family on social media, adding, “RIP my friend.
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