One Direction (L-R) Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne pose for a portrait backstage during the 28th Annual ARIA Awards 2014(Image: Getty Images)

One Direction break silence on Liam Payne's death in emotional statement from bandmates

One Direction members Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan have broken their silence on bandmate Liam Payne's death in an emotional statement

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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates have broken their silence on his death.

A statement released on social media, signed by Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan, has said that they are "devastated" by his passing.

The UK singer died yesterday after falling from the third floor balcony of his hotel in Argentina.

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The statement reads: "We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing.

"In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

"The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.

"For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.

"We will miss him terribly.

"We love you Liam."

One Direction was formed in 2010 on The X Factor, when all of the bandmates auditioned as solo artists and were put into a boyband by the judges. Despite the fact that they didn't win the show, the became one of the biggest boybands in the world and shot to international fame soon after the show finished.

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Zayn Malik announced he was leaving the band in March 2015 and One Direction went on hiatus in 2016, with all members enjoying successful solo music careers.

Liam was holidaying with his girlfiend in Buenos Aires when he tragically fell from the third floor of a hotel. The couple had been enjoying an extended stay in Argentina following Liam's appearance at Niall Horan's concert.

Initial autopsy results for Liam have revealed that the singer pass away due to "multiple traumas" resulting in "internal and external bleeding". According to preliminary findings, the results are consistent with injuries sustained from a ten-metre fall, reports the Mirror.

Further toxicological and anatomical-pathological analysis of Payne's blood and urine is underway to determine if any substances were present. Additionally, investigators may request the singer's medical history to assess his mental health background.

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