Celebrities React to One Direction Alum Liam Payne’s Death: Paris Hilton, Rita Ora, More Share Tributes

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne shocked the world when news of his death broke on Wednesday, October 16. The music industry was rattled after learning that the 31-year-old “What Makes You Beautiful” singer had died after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and tributes immediately began pouring in.

“I am in shock right now,” Charlie Puth shared via his Instagram Story moments after the tragic news was confirmed. “Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he is gone…”

Rita Ora, Paris Hilton and more stars also shared their condolences and heartfelt memories.