The family of One Direction star Liam Payne have issued a statement following the death of the 31-year-old.
Shared through the Liam’s spokesperson, they said: “Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.
“We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”
The singer was found dead at a hotel in Buenos Aires after reportedly falling from its third story.
Liam was part of One Direction’s original line-up, formed on X Factor in 2010, alongside Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles. The band went on an indefinite break in 2015, with Liam pursuing a solo career.
He shared a son called Bear with Girls Aloud singer Cheryl, who was a judge on X Factor.