Tributes are pouring in for singer Liam Payne, who died on Wednesday after falling from a hotel in Argentina, according to state police. He was 31.
Charlie Puth, who worked on Payne's 2017 song, "Bedroom Flor," was among the first who expressed their shock and sadness over the news.
"Liam was always so kind to me," Puth wrote on his Instagram story. "He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone."
Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies after fall from hotel in Argentina: Police
He also shared a video with Payne on his Instagram story and wrote in text underneath, "I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace."
Payne was known for being a member of the popular boy band One Direction, along with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn. The group was formed on "The X Factor" in 2010 and went on to release five albums, including "Up All Night" in 2011 and "Made in the A.M." in 2015.
After the band split in 2015, Payne embarked on a solo career and released the song "Strip that Down" in 2017. He also released the album "LP1" in 2019.
See more tributes from Payne's collaborators and more below:
Zedd: "RIP Liam... I can't believe this is real... absolutely heartbreaking ... 💔," said the music producer on X," formerly Twitter, who worked on Payne's "LP1" album.
Paris Hilton: "So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing😢," Hilton wrote on X. "Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. 🙏 RIP my friend."
Juicy J: "R. I. P. Liam Payne wow I can't believe it prayers up for the family 🙏🏿 ," rapper Juicy J, a former collaborator of Payne's, wrote on X.
Jedward: John and Edward Grimes of the music duo Jedward, who are "X Factor" alums, also took to X to express their condolences for Payne's family. "RIP Liam Payne," they said. "Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear ❤️ and all the One direction family."
Dan Richards: One Direction guitarist and music director Dan Richards said in an Instagram story that the news of Payne's death "all feels so surreal."
"Still trying to wrap my head around it all," he said. "My thoughts go out to Liams family at this time."
E. L. James: "Fifty Shades of Grey" author E. L. James said she is "heartbroken" over the "tragic passing of Liam Payne." "I can barely believe it," she added. "Sincere condolences to his family."
Payne appeared on the "Fifty Shades Freed" soundtrack in 2018 on the song, "For You" with Rita Ora.
Ty Dolla $ign: Singer and record producer Ty Dolla $ign took to his Instagram story to share a post about Payne and said, "Just talked to you 2 days ago my guy. Ima miss u."
