Liam Payne's family breaks silence on former One Direction singer's death

Liam Payne was reportedly close to his parents, who left their home at around midnight Thursday, just hours after the singer fell to his death in Argentina

Liam Payne's family is left “heartbroken” by his tragic death at 31 on Wednesday. They told Daily Mail at their home in Wolverhampton, UK, that they are “utterly devastated.” Per the outlet, the late singer's older sisters, Nicola and Ruth, arrived at the house Thursday morning.

Liam Payne's family breaks silence on his tragic death

British singer-songwriter Liam Payne poses on the red carpet on arrival for the BRIT Awards 2019 in London on February 20, 2019. Liam Payne, who died aged 31 after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, on October 16, 2024 spent more than half his life in the public eye as a member of one of the world's most successful boy bands. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP) (AFP)

“We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we'll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul,” Payne's family said in a statement to CNN. “We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time,” they added.

The Strip That Down singer was reportedly close to his parents, who left their home at around midnight Thursday, just hours after the singer fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

“They were seen leaving in a hurry at around midnight last night but I’m not sure if they had bags,” a neighbour said of his grieving parents.

Just hours after the news of Payne's death broke, the music community came together on social media to mourn the loss of a young singer. “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 cannot believe he is gone,” wrote Charlie Puth.

Meanwhile, Paris Hilton wrote, “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.” “RIP to Liam Payne,,, much too young,” wrote rapper Flavor Flav.