Liam Payne's Death Sparks Celebrity Reactions

The untimely death of British singer Liam Payne on Oct. 16 sent shockwaves through the music world and beyond. Peers across the entertainment industry shared their condolences after news of the One Direction star's passing spread.

Singer Charlie Puth took to Instagram to share a photo of the two together with no caption.

Paris Hilton mourned Payne's death in a post on X. So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne's passing," she wrote. "Sending love and condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP my friend."

Jedward, the Irish duo who competed on The X Factor the season before Payne, gave their deepest sympathies to his son, six-year-old Bear Grey Payne, and the mother of his child, British pop star Cheryl.

"Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear and all the One Direction family," they wrote. "RIP Liam Payne."

Rapper Juicy J, who collaborated with Payne on the 2016 track "You," was similarly heartbroken.

Fellow rapper Flavor Flav was also sad about Payne's death. "RIP to Liam Payne," he wrote on X. "Much too young."

DJ and producer Zedd, with whom Payne collaborated on the 2017 single "Get Low," took to X to express his grief. "RIP Liam," he wrote. "I can’t believe this is real… Absolutely heartbreaking."

Tiger King star Joe Exotic added his voice to the chorus of condolences, writing "RIP" on X.

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