One Direction star 31-year-old, Liam Payne’s death outside the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday night, after falling from the third floor of the hotel balcony.

Payne’s family have said they are “heartbroken”, adding “Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind funny and brave soul”.

A statement signed by Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan said: “we’re completely devastated by the new 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”.

In 2015, Payne, with Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Corden for his Carpool Karaoke Through Los Angeles singing some of their biggest songs. The pop star rose to fame alongside the boy band One Direction, and catapulted to fame following the group’s appearance on X Factor.

Before he died the pop star had stopped over at a “friend’s house” in Argentina with his girlfriend – influencer Kate Cassidy. The pair were in Argentina to watch Payne’s former bandmate Niall Horan tour his concert The Show in front of fans at an arena in Argentina.

Investigators are questioning five witnesses, including three hotel employees and two women who had been in Payne’s room before he fell. Drugs and alcohol were found in the musician’s hotel room, and authorities say he was having a substance-related “episode” before emergency services arrived. An Initial post-mortem reveals that the star suffered 25 injuries from his fall, and injuries are consistent with a fall from a height, and added he may have been fully or partially unconscious when he fell.