Liam Payne’s father greets fans in Argentina while former partner Cheryl shared a heartfelt post

The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne is mourning his tragic death after he fell from the balcony of a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Payne, 31, passed away on Wednesday, and his father, Geoff Payne, has since traveled to the city to pay his respects and view the tributes left outside the Casa Sur hotel, where the incident occurred.

Geoff Payne visited hotel in Buenos Aires:

Geoff Payne was seen at the site on Friday, visibly emotional as he visited the hotel while being followed by a large group of photographers. The situation became tense as fans, gathered to honor the late singer, attempted to shield him from the press. They shouted at photographers and blocked the entrance to the building, hoping to offer the grieving father some privacy during his difficult visit. Despite family pleas for discretion, local Argentine media broadcast Mr. Payne’s journey from his hotel to the Casa Sur, adding to the family’s anguish.

Cheryl shared an emotional message:

Payne’s former partner, singer Cheryl, with whom he shares a 6-year-old son named Bear, has also spoken out in the aftermath of his death. In a heartfelt statement posted on Instagram, Cheryl condemned the “abhorrent” media coverage following Payne’s death and expressed her deep grief. “As I try to navigate this earth-shattering event and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being,” she wrote.

Accompanying her statement, Cheryl shared a black-and-white photograph of Payne with their son, Bear, symbolizing the deep personal loss she and their child are experiencing. The image, marked by a broken heart emoji, underscored the gravity of the tragedy for their family, as Cheryl acknowledged the difficult reality their son will now face. “Bear has to face the reality of never seeing his father again,” she added.

Payne’s sudden death has left fans and the music world in shock, as tributes pour in from around the globe. While authorities in Argentina continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident, Payne’s family and loved ones have asked for privacy as they grieve the loss of the beloved singer and father.