Update: One Direction has also issued a statement signed by Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles.
“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam,” said One Direction.
Liam Payne’s family has issued a statement on the shocking and untimely death of the former One Direction member.
In a statement to the BBC on the matter, Payne’s family said they are “heartbroken” and are supporting one another as best they can at this time. The statement also memorialized Payne, saying that he would forever live on in their hearts as a kind and brave soul.
What did Liam Payne’s family say about his death?
“We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul,” reads the family’s statement. “We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”
Payne died on Wednesday night in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after falling from a hotel balcony, according to local police. It’s unclear exactly what happened, but the Buenos Aires Security Ministry told the Associated Press that Payne “had jumped from the balcony” and that police had also received calls and were responding to reports of an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
Payne was best known as a member of One Direction, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Following their hiatus in 2016, Payne would go on to start his own successful solo career, selling over 18 million singles, 2.4 million albums, and more than 3 billion streams across all of his solo music.
(Source: BBC)
