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Liam Payne’s ‘heartbroken’ family release statement following singer’s death: ‘He will forever live in our hearts’

Liam fell to his death in Argentina on Wednesday

The death of Liam Payne was announced last night, leaving One Direction fans heartbroken.

Now his family have released a statement, sharing their “heartbreak” over the tragedy. It comes after the last picture of the star was revealed by an Argentinean TV network.

Results from a preliminary autopsy have also been revealed.

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The 31-year-old singer, who rose to fame on The X Factor, fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). The pop star died at the CasaSur Hotel in the neighbourhood of Palermo, in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.

Liam Payne smiling
Liam Payne has died aged 31 (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Family issue statement

At lunchtime today (October 17), Liam’s family shared a statement on his death.

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Liam Payne at showbiz event in black suit
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One Direction in 2012 at the MTV Awards

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Emily Towers
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