Fans have gathered to pay tribute to Liam Payne following his death aged 31.
Payne, who is best known for his time in the band One Direction, died after a fall from a balcony in Argentina.
While the exact circumstances surrounding his death have not been confirmed, spokesperson for the Security Ministry of Buenos Aires, has said that the singer had ‘thrown himself from the balcony of his room’.
The former one direction star had a huge fanbase in South America (UAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)
The spokesperson, named Pablo Policicchio, said police were directed to the hotel in response to an emergency call.
He went on to say that police were contacted due to an ‘aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol’.
Fans have gathered outside his hotel, as tributes begin to pour in for the former One Direction star.
Fans gathered outside the hotel (UAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)
Payne was posting on his Snapchat story just an hour before his death, though it has not been confirmed if there were scheduled posts.
Paris Hilton posted on X to say: “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend”
Jedward posted: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear and all the One direction Family. RIP @LiamPayne“.
Liam Payne and Charlie Puth (Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
Charlie Puth posted on his Instagram story, saying: “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…”
More to follow.