"Our song 'For You' takes on a whole new meaning for me now"
Payne died at the age of 31 after tragically falling from a hotel balcony
"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"
"This industry has treated talent like commodities, and the negligence of duty of care has once again led to a heart-wrenching loss"
The singer died in Buenos Aires yesterday (October 16)
"We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time"
The Wolverhampton-born singer played a pivotal role in the boyband’s success, co-writing an eclectic array of hits for the group
Payne tragically fell from a hotel balcony to his death last night (October 16)
The former One Direction star and 'The X Factor' contestant tragically died last night (October 16)
The former One Direction singer tragically fell to his death last night (October 17)