Liam Payne: One Direction share 'devastation' at death in statement

The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.

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In a statement signed by Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles they said: "In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say".

The pop star, who found fame on The X Factor in 2010, died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, police say.

Earlier Payne's family said they were "heartbroken" as they paid tribute to a "kind, funny and brave soul", after his death aged 31.

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