Payne’s family said they are “heartbroken” over his death, commemorating “his kind, funny, and brave soul” in a statement shared the following day. Payne is survived b

"Liam will forever live in our hearts and we'll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul," said a family statement, released on Thursday, after the One Direction star fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

Liam Payne's family said they're heartbroken after the musician fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Payne, who belonged to the wildly successful band One Direction before its members split up to pursue solo careers in 2016, was 31.