Fans gather worldwide to pay tribute to Liam Payne during heartfelt vigils following his death aged 31
Liam Payne fans are currently gathering worldwide in order to pay tribute to the singer after he tragically passed away at the age of 31.
Earlier this week the music world was devastated after police in Argentina confirmed that former One Direction star Payne had died after falling from his third floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A preliminary autopsy report from medical authorities in the South American country later revealed that Payne had died from 'internal and external haemorrhaging', with the injuries consistent with that of a fall.
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Heartbroken fans are now coming together across the world in order to pay tribute to the singer, with a fan-organised mass vigil currently talking place by Hyde Park's Peter Pan statue in London.
Images taken from the vigil show groups of tearful attendees laying flowers and lighting candles next to photographs of the singer, while others embrace each other. Similar vigils have also occurred in cities such as Paris, New York, Stockholm and Bogota.
These tributes follow a memorial laid outside the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina's capital city. Fans could also be seen blocking paparazzi cameras outside the hotel as Liam's father Geoff Payne arrived at the scene, ahead of the singer's body being repatriated back to the UK.
Geoff could later be seen reading the tributes laid outside the hotel by fans as well as thanking fans for being there.
The singer's family have also put out a statement following his death, asking for privacy while they grieve.
"We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul," the family's statement read.
"We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time."
Tributes towards the star have since been flooding in online, with X Factor boss Simon Cowell and former partner Cheryl, whom he shares seven-year-old son Bear with, paying their respects online.
Payne's former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson have also shared tributes, alongside a group statement from the band, which reads: "We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.
The statement continued: "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."
Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy has also shared a tribute on social media, writing: "Thank you for all the kind words and love that has been sent my way. I have been at a complete loss.
"Nothing about the past few days have felt real. I ask and pray that you'll give me the grace and space to navigate this in private."
Topics: Liam Payne, Celebrity, World News
Brenna Cooper