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Zedd, Alesso and countless others from the global music community are paying tribute to Liam Payne following the One Direction singer’s tragic death.
Payne, 31, passed away October 16th in Argentina. The singer was pronounced dead after falling from a third story balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, according to Buenos Aires emergency services chief Alberto Crescenti. In comments translated from Spanish, he said that Payne suffered “a fracture at the base of the skull,” per Argentine news channel Todo Noticias.
“I can’t believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking,” Zedd, with whom Payne collaborated to release 2017’s global dance-pop hit “Get Low,” wrote in a post on X.
“Life is short and fragile… You never know what people are going through,” the DJ added. “We live in times where being rude, divisive and mean is normal; sometimes even celebrated. It doesn’t have to be this way. We should do our best to be kind, supportive and mindful.”
Life is short and fragile…
You never know what people are going through.
We live in times where being rude, divisive and mean is normal; sometimes even celebrated. It doesn’t have to be this way.
We should do our best to be kind, supportive and mindful.— Zedd (@Zedd) October 16, 2024
Swedish EDM superstar Alesso, who in April 2020 collaborated with Payne to release “Midnight,” mourned his death in a heartfelt Instagram post.
“Can’t believe you’re gone Liam,” Alesso wrote. “I’m grateful we got to create magic together on ‘Midnight’ and even more thankful for the friendship we had. We shared many laughs and great memories that I’ll carry with me always. Rest easy, my friend.”
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Artists and fans of Payne are mourning the chart-topping artist’s death en masse on social media.
“Beyond sad to hear this news. Rest well my friend,” said Jonas Blue, who in 2018 joined forces with Payne to release “Polaroid.”
“So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing,” wrote Paris Hilton. “Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
We at EDM.com express our sincere condolences to the family, fans, friends and loved ones of Liam Payne.