LIAM Payne’s heartbroken family have released a statement after the tragic One Direction star fell to his death.
The singer, 31, plunged 130 feet from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, yesterday afternoon.
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The star had been filmed dancing and meeting fans at 1D pal Niall Horan’s concert on October 2.
In a statement, Liam’s family said: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.
“We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space during this awful time.”
In the hours before his death, dad-of one Liam had shared Snapchat posts detailing his plans to play polo and showing what he had for breakfast, despite it being 1pm.
Girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, could be heard saying they were “losers” for getting up so late.
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The star had arrived in Argentina on September 30 with Kate and was seen at Niall’s show dancing and meeting fans on October 2.
Liam and Kate were staying at Hotel CasaSur in the neighbourhood of Palermo when he died.
Crowds of fans gathered behind a cordon outside the accommodation last night.
Tributes have poured in for Liam with celebrities and fans alike sharing their heartbreak.
Former bandmate Harry’s mum shared a moving tribute to Liam on Instagram writing in the caption: “Just a boy…”.
While Liam’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry was ” in shock” in the wake of the tragic news.
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