The family of Liam Payne is expressing their sorrow following the tragic incident involving the former One Direction member, who suffered a fatal plunge in Argentina.
The family of the departed star released a heartfelt message on Thursday, just a day after Liam fell from the balcony of his hotel room situated in Buenos Aires, leading to his untimely demise.
In a communiqué provided to the BBC, Liam’s family conveyed their “broken hearts” in light of his passing and are taking time to cherish the pop icon’s vibrant spirit and lasting impact.
In their message, they stated: “Liam will eternally remain in our hearts, and we shall recall him for his kindness, humor, and courageous spirit. We’re coming together as best we can as a family and kindly request privacy and space during this painful moment.”
The heartfelt message from the Payne family comes as fans express their sorrow over Liam’s tragic end in South America… with many Directioners gathering outside the hotel where he lost his life.
As seen in the images, mourners were seen fighting back tears and comforting each other while authorities remained on-site … probing the details surrounding Liam’s tragic fall.
As previously noted by TMZ … Liam was pronounced deceased at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel located in Buenos Aires’ Palermo district. Reports suggest, according to the 911 dispatch, Liam experienced a crisis allegedly while intoxicated in his 3rd-floor hotel room … ultimately leading to his fall from the balcony.
Liam had traveled to Argentina to support his ex-bandmate Niall Horan during his concert at the Movistar Arena. As revealed by Liam’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, he had decided to extend his stay in Argentina.