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Liam Payne Dies Unexpectedly at 31 in Argentina; One Direction Calls Him 'Our Brother'

Oct 17, 2024, 08:29 PM

Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died unexpectedly at the age of 31 in Argentina. His family released a statement expressing their heartbreak: 'We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.' Payne's former bandmates—Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik—also released a joint statement, referring to him as 'our brother' and saying they are 'completely devastated' by his passing. They added, '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.'