One Direction Members Mourn Liam Payne's Sudden Death With Touching Tributes

One Direction members are remembering their former bandmate and friend, Liam Payne , in a sentimental statement shared online following his death at 31.

As Parade previously reported, Payne died after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, according to state police. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his tragic death is ongoing.

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The day after his shocking death, Payne's One Direction bandmates— Louis Tomlinson , Zayn Malik , Niall Horan and Harry Styles — issued a joint statement about his death.

"We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing," they wrote on Instagram. "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 statement continued, "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."

The heartbroken One Direction bandmates concluded, "We love you Liam," and was signed by all four surviving band members.

Less than a day after the news broke, former One Direction drummer Josh Devine took to his Instagram Story with a message honoring the life of their former bandmate.

“Heartbreaking news,” Devine wrote on Oct. 17. “I just pray for Liam’s family and all that knew and loved him.”

He added, “Some of my fav memories in life were because of this man. No words. 💔.”

Family members of 1D bandmates have also posted on social media. "Just a boy … 💔," Styles' mom, Anne Twist , wrote via Instagram .

Horan's brother, Greg Horan , posted a tribute on his Instagram grid, too.

“I’m heartbroken is an understatement,” Greg captioned his update. “A weird feeling this morning and all night you were a top young boy to a man a son a brother you are only one of 4 lads I was happy enough to take my place in nialls life as a brother you will be forever missed Liam words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.”

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As dedicated fans already know, 1D was formed in 2010 thanks to the reality competition series The X Factor and its judges– specifically Nicole Scherzinger . The group went on to become a worldwide sensation, touring arenas across the globe and releasing several hits like "What Makes You Beautiful," "Night Changes," and "Best Song Ever," before they eventually split in 2016.

Just weeks before his untimely death, Payne reunited with Horan at one of the Irish singer-songwriter's solo shows in Argentina, with several fan-captured clips and videos posted by the late star showing him dancing and hyping up other concertgoers from his suite, one of which he captioned: "So proud." Payne also shared a selfie with Horan to his public Story, joyfully sharing that the two had "Reunited ❤️."

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