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One Direction members say they are ‘devastated’ by loss of Liam Payne


Bandmates will miss the singer, 31, who fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, ‘terribly’

A statement signed by Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan said: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. The singer’s family told PA, in a statement issued via a spokesperson, that they were “heartbroken” and added: “Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.” Gavin And Stacey co-creator Corden said in a social media post that Payne “was such a loving and kind soul”, and added: “I will treasure the moments I got to spend with him.”

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