Tributes have poured in following the tragic death of Liam Payne, with celebrities and fans offering their condolences.
Payne, 31, tragically died yesterday (October 16) after falling from a third-floor balcony in Argentina.
The former One Direction star had been staying at the Hotel CasaSur in Buenos Aires.
At the time of his passing, officers were already on the scene as they had received a concerned call from the hotel manager about an "aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol," per the BBC.
There is no confirmation that this call was regarding Payne.
As police attended the disturbance, they heard a noise in the hotel's interior courtyard and discovered Payne's body.
According to first responders, there was "no possibility of resuscitation."
Following the tragic news, fans have gathered outside of the hotel to pay their respects as people across the world mourn the death of the star.
Amongst those leading the tributes is Charlie Puth.
He wrote on his Instagram story: "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 followed up his message with a video of Payne presenting him with a t-shirt, and then a selfie of the pair of them.
Also quick to pay their respects was socialite Paris Hilton, who wrote on X: "So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend."
Pop star Boy George wrote on X: "How sad is the death of Liam Payne. Just awful news to wake up to. God bless his family. I am absolutely shocked. R.I.P."
Olly Murs featured alongside Payne on the X Factor as they both propelled themselves into stardom via the talent show.
Writing on Instagram, Murs said: "This news is devastating, am lost for words."
He continued: "We always had a good laugh when we saw each other, sometimes the catch ups were only short and sweet but when we did it was mostly about how annoyingly good his hair always looked, or our love for Becks, the old XF days and the tour we shared together.
"Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x am thinking of them! RIP Liam."
The Backstreet Boys also released a statement saying: "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."
Payne shared a son with singer Cheryl, who he also met on the X Factor.
Their seven-year-old son, Bear, remains out of the public eye and the couple split up in 2018.
Our thoughts continue to be with Payne's loved ones.
