One Direction fans are reacting to the devastating loss of former vocalist Liam Payne.
In case you didn’t hear, the 31-year-old tragically passed away on Wednesday after a fatal fall from his hotel in Buenos Aires. It is undoubtedly a shocking and heartbreaking loss for not only those close to him, but the fans that have followed him and supported him since those very beginning days.
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Across social media, Directioners have been paying their respects and sharing their fond memories of Liam. You can read some of their reactions (below):
“He helped shape a new generation of music and was part of one of the biggest bands in musical history. His influence has reached all ends of the globe. Rest in peace to a real legend”
“I’m actually gobsmacked I don’t know what to do or how to react”
“1D was such a big part of my teenage life. Devastated.”
“i remember me and my old best friend in college skipped class to see 1D, she was like a Team Liam gal, we hadn’t talked in years and i reached out with condolences… he will be missed”
“1D got me through high school & the beginning of college. Rest in peace”
“the world as we know it is actually changed”
“Heartbroken to hear the death of one of my favourites artists growing up, rest in peace”
“the one direction girlie in me is devastated”
“I literally have no words. I’m literally standing with tears rolling down my face. This is such a tragedy.”
“Thinking of his son Bear right now. Devastating.”
“It may have been years since One Direction was around, but I never forgot those five boys who raised me and kept me happy during the hardest times. We’ll miss you, Liam, hopefully you’ve finally found peace.”
Heartbreaking. May he rest in peace.
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