The sudden death of former One Direction member Liam Payne shocked the entertainment world, leaving fellow stars devastated, including an artist he once collaborated with on a major project.

Tributes from fellow stars continue to pour in as the entertainment world mourns the loss of Liam Payne, who tragically died at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16.

Music producer Zedd shared his grief on X (formerly Twitter), “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking … 💔.”

TV personality and DJ Paris Hilton also expressed her sadness, “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing😢 Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. 🙏 RIP my friend🥺.”

More musicians honored Payne with heartfelt condolences. Rapper Flavor Flav kept his message short but heartfelt, “RIP to Liam Payne,,, much too young 🙏🏾 [sic].”

Additionally, British DJ and songwriter Jonas Blue added on the same platform, “Beyond sad to hear this news. Rest well my friend @LiamPayne😔💙.”

Anne Twist, Harry Styles’ mother, simply reacted to Payne’s death with a heartbroken emoji on a black background, “Just a boy … 💔.”

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth shared his heartbreak on Instagram (IG) Story, “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…”

In another IG Story, Puth shared an old photo of the two smiling at each other. He wrote, “I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace.”

Just weeks before his passing, the late English musician showed his support by attending Niall Horan’s concert on October 3.

He shared a Snapchat photo of Horan performing, captured from the large screen, with the caption, “So happy I got to see Niall in concert,” ending it with a heart emoji.

He shared a glimpse of Horan performing on stage, lit by bright purple lights, with large screens showing Horan singing. The crowd in the foreground held up their phones. “So proud ❤️,” Payne wrote.

He also shared a backstage photo with Horan, where Payne wore an all-black outfit while his famous pal sported a striped shirt. Both looked in good spirits. “Reunited ❤️,” Payne said.

Before attending Horan’s concert, Payne had celebrated his 31st birthday on August 29. He reflected on his simple wish for the day, “It’s my birthday and yes all I want to do is go bowling I’m a simple lad,” he wrote in a post as he walked alone on the street in a gray hoodie.

While tributes continue to pour in, authorities are still investigating the circumstances of Payne’s tragic death. According to TMZ, Payne fell from the third-floor balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.

Earlier that day, hotel staff called emergency services after he was reportedly acting erratically in the lobby, smashing a laptop and needing to be carried back to his room.

Alberto Crescenti, the director of Buenos Aires Emergency Medical Services, told ABC News that emergency services arrived at 5:11 p.m., just a few minutes after the hotel’s call. Unfortunately, there was no possibility of saving Payne, whose identity was only confirmed after he was pronounced dead.

Crescenti added that Payne’s body was found in the hotel’s inner courtyard. He further explained to the local media outlet TN that the singer fell from a height of 13 to 14 meters (42 to 45 feet) and described his injuries as “very serious” and “incompatible with life.”

Before the incident, Payne traveled to Argentina with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, for a vacation besides attending Horan’s concert. However, his girlfriend reportedly left on October 14, while Payne remained behind.

With his recent death, Payne is survived by his son, Bear, whom he shares with singer Cheryl Cole. The couple confirmed they were expecting their first child in November 2016, with Bear born in 2017.

In a 2018 interview, Payne discussed the joys and challenges of fatherhood. “I always wanted to be a young dad, but I didn’t really expect that I’d ever be in this place,” he told People.

Payne also humorously referred to himself as “Dada Montana” as he balanced his music career with being a parent. Before becoming a dad, he gained fame at 16 when he joined the boyband, One Direction.

The group was launched on “The X Factor,” alongside Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. Payne played a key role in their global success until the band disbanded in 2015.

The entertainment industry continues to mourn the loss of a beloved artist, with fellow stars remembering his talent and kindness. Our prayers go out to his family and all the fans who loved him.