Charlie Puth and many stars are grieving after One Direction singer Liam Payne suddenly passed away at the age of 31.

The British pop star died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the afternoon of October 16 (local time). His tragic death has left his friends and many fans shocked and saddened.

Singer Charlie Puth paid tribute to Liam Payne with a series of photos posted on Instagram Story. “I’m in shock. Liam was always so good to me. He was one of the first big artists I worked with. Can’t believe he’s gone. I’m heartbroken. Rest in peace,” the We Don’t Talk Anymore singer wrote.

Charlie Puth (right) posted a photo in memory of Liam Payne.

Musician Zedd, who collaborated with Liam on the 2017 song Get Low , wrote on his personal page: “Rest in peace Liam. I can’t believe this is true… So heartbreaking.”

DJ Paris Hilton expressed her grief on X: “So sad to hear of Liam Payne’s passing. My condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, my friend.”

Paris Hilton and Zedd were shocked by the sudden passing of their friend. Photo: AFP

Rapper Ty Dolla $ign shared a tribute video to Liam Payne on his Instagram Story, saying they had just spoken two days ago. “Missing my friend so much,” the rapper wrote.

Wesley Stromberg, a member of boy band Emblem3, posted on X: “Can’t believe this. Liam Payne was an incredibly talented artist. Heartbreaking! Rest in peace.”

“Rest in peace Liam Payne. I can’t believe it’s true. Sending prayers to your family,” rapper Juicy J wrote.

EL James, author of the 50 Shades of Grey series , mourned the late singer – who performed the song For You in the 2018 film Fifty Shades Freed : “Deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Liam Payne. I can barely believe it. My sincere condolences to the family.”

Anne Twist – mother of singer Harry Styles, member of the band One Direction – posted a picture of her broken heart on Instagram, expressing her grief at the singer’s passing at such a young age.

In Argentina, hundreds of fans gathered in front of the hotel to pay their respects to the pop singer. They stood together in the night, lit candles and cried.

Grieving fans sit outside the hotel where Liam Payne died. Photo: AFP

Liam Payne had just attended a concert by his close friend Niall Horan of One Direction in Buenos Aires, Argentina a few days ago. He passed away at the age of 31, leaving behind a 7-year-old son Bear Grey Payne.

Currently, the members of One Direction are still in shock and cannot share anything.