Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend Aliana Mawla says she'll love and miss the late singer

Aliana Mawla has added her words to a mountain of heartfelt tributes to Liam Payne following the 31-year-old singer's shocking death this week.

On Thursday (October 17) — one day after the former One Direction star died after a fatal fall from the third floor of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina — the 26-year-old model shared a photo of Payne at a concert and wrote, “I'm sorry where did this happen to you,” according to People.

“I will love and miss you forever,” she added.

Mawla also shared a photo of Payne's hands – distinguished by his 'L' and 'P' tattoos – holding what appears to be her hand. “Rest in paradise,” wrote the influencer.

Payne was believed to be dating Maula following his split from ex-fiancée Maya Henry in 2022. The “Strip That Down” singer continued to date her friend Kate Cassidy, who also shared a tribute to Payne on Friday ( October 18).

“I was at a complete loss,” Cassidy wrote on her Instagram Story. “Nothing about the last few days felt real.. Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know that I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will continue to love you for the rest of my life.”

Payne died around 5:07 pm on Wednesday (October 16), according to the preliminary autopsy report, which also revealed that he appeared to be alone at the time. Investigators also believe the star was potentially under the influence of drugs when he fell from the hotel room's third-floor balcony, but are still awaiting further toxicology reports.

His death inspired an outpouring of heartfelt messages from fans, fellow musicians and loved ones over the past 48 hours, including both a joint statement and individual tributes from Payne's former bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson. One Direction creator and former mentor Simon Cowell also wrote a will to the singer on Friday, as did Cheryl Cole, Payne's former partner and mother of his 7-year-old son, Bear.

“Liam wasn't just a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, brother, uncle, dear friend and father to our 7-year-old son,” Cole wrote, sharing a black-and-white photo of Payne cuddling up. with a newborn bear in bed. “A son who now has to face the reality that he will never see his father again.”