One Direction members Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik release statement on Liam Payne’s death: ‘Utterly devastated’
The tragic passing of Liam Payne at the age of 31 has prompted a joint statement from his One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. The news of Payne’s death came after a fatal fall from the third-floor balcony of the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires.
The statement, shared on the official Instagram account of One Direction, expressed the deep devastation felt by Styles, Tomlinson, Horan, and Malik. They mentioned that they will take time to grieve and process the loss of their beloved brother Liam, whom they cherished dearly.
The bandmates also vowed to treasure the memories they shared with Payne forever and extended their condolences to his family, friends, and fans. They closed the statement with a heartfelt message, expressing their profound love for Liam.
Louis Tomlinson also released an individual statement honoring Liam Payne’s memory.
Liam Payne’s family joined in mourning the loss of the talented singer, remembering him for his kind, funny, and courageous spirit. They asked for privacy and space during this difficult time.
The cause of Payne’s death, as revealed by a post-mortem examination, was attributed to internal and external hemorrhages along with multiple traumatic injuries. Experts mentioned that the injuries sustained from the fall were severe enough to cause his untimely death.
Initial reports of the event indicated that Liam Payne fell from the hotel balcony, but communications director Pablo Policicchio clarified that he had jumped instead.
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