The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have broken their silence following his death.  

The 31-year-old has died after a fall at a hotel in Buenos Aires. 

He's famous for his role in One Direction, the boy band being one of the bestselling groups of all time between their formation in 2010 and their indefinite hiatus in 2016.  

UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge Payne's family has released a statement addressing the death.  

It says they are heartbroken, and Liam will be remembered for his kind, funny, and brave soul. 

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The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have broken their silence following his death. &nbsp;
The 31-year-old has died after a fall at a hotel in Buenos Aires.&nbsp;
He's famous for his role in One Direction, the boy band being one of the bestselling groups of all time between their formation in 2010 and their indefinite hiatus in 2016. &nbsp;
UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge Payne's family has released a statement addressing the death. &nbsp;
It says they are heartbroken, and Liam will be remembered for his kind, funny, and brave soul.&nbsp;
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Liam Payne's death, the statement from his family

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