Payne, who was 31, died after falling from a hotel room in Argentina Wednesday evening.

You are allowed to love someone youve never met.

Bieber posted the video with the caption, rest easy liam.

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Liam Payne on Dec. 5, 2022 in LondonWireImage

At a loss for words.

There was always a bright light in you, we always saw that, the band wrote.

We are so devastated that this world put that light out.

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We hope youll always be singing up there.

my heart goes out to his family, friends, and the fans.

Its a tragedy to have him gone way too soon.

He had the kindest soul, I will never forget.

This tragic news breaks my heart.

Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones.

Ty Dolla $ign alsotook to his Instagram stories,sharing photos and videos of Payne.

Just talked to you 2 days ago my guy, Ty wrote.

Ima miss u frfr sucio.

He wrote on X, Life is precious kids and you only get to do it ONCE go easy.

The Rolling Stones Ronnie Woodshared a videoof the rock bands performance onThe X Factorwith One Direction.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the death ofLiam Payne, Wood wrote.

It was a pleasure to work with him on ourX Factorperformance.

God bless Liam, thinking of all his loved ones.

He will be dearly missed.

We live in times where being rude, divisive and mean is normal; sometimes even celebrated.

It doesnt have to be this way.

We should do our best to be kind, supportive and mindful.

Backstreet Boys shared a joint statement paying tribute to Payne on the bandsInstagram story.

Words can not express the emotions we are collectively feeling right now, the band wrote.

And it seems like the rest of the world is in the same boat.

Our hearts go out to Liams family, friends, and directioners around the world.

Rest in peace brother.

You really never know when its your time to go.

Remind your friends/family that you love them today and every day.

Our thoughts and love are with his family and friends at such a difficult time.

Max George, of the Wanted,shared on X, Devastated.

Liam was an unbelievably supportive during one of the most difficult times in my life.

I will never forget that.

My thoughts are with his family, friends and fans at this horrendous time.

Rest in peace Liam.

Dermot OLeary, host ofThe X Factor, recalled first meeting Payne on the competition show.

The worst news, OLeary wrote on Instagram.

He just loved to sing.

He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.

Sending love and prayers to his family.

This post has been updated with additional tributes