Liam Payne's death leaves music world 'speechless': Zedd, Paris Hilton & More React

The news of Liam Payne's death has left the world stunned, with fans and peers in the music industry quickly flooding the internet with posts mourning the 31-year-old former One Direction star following news of his death on Wednesday (October 16).

First reported by TMZ and confirmed by CNNPayne died Wednesday afternoon after a fatal fall from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, according to Argentine police. Based on Snapchats Payne posted as recent as an hour before his death was first reported, the musician was there on a trip with his girlfriend, influencer Kate Cassidy.

In the first few moments after the news broke, the overall feeling people were experiencing online was shock. “I can't believe Liam Payne is actually f–k dead,” one fan wrote on X. “I know celebrities die all the time but it hits so much harder bc. who looks like the first big celebrity of our generation that we grew up with.”

“Cause we feel like we've entered another alternate universe…like wdym Liam Payne died,” another fan tweeted.

Meanwhile, Payne's peers in the entertainment industry also spoke out. “So upset to hear the news of @LiamPayne's death😢 Sending love and condolences to his family and loved ones. 🙏 RIP my friend🥺,” Paris Hilton tweeted, while the former Get Low bandmate Zedd posted: “RIP Liam… I can't believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking…”

“Damn this Liam Payne news left me speechless… I looked up to 1D so much during the wdw days,” singer Corbyn Besson wrote.

Payne leaves behind a 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with British singer Cheryl. His music career has expanded beyond One Direction, with the singer dropping solo music — including the Billboard Hot 10 hit “Strip That Down” with Quavo — after the band broke up in 2016.

See reactions to Liam Payne's death below.

if this liam payne news is true that shit is honestly scary… he was such a nice guy the few times me and G met him, fuck the internet for being so ruthless the last few months… really such a toxic environment here mannnn this is so sad

— J (@JVCKJ) October 16, 2024