“I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing.
He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving.”
I will miss him always, my lovely friend.
Harry Styles and Liam Payne on ‘Good Morning America’ in 2015.Stephen Lovekin/Getty
Payne died on the scene of the incident.
(They were first combined into a band by judgesNicole ScherzingerandSimon Cowell.)
Together, the bandmatesreleased a statement on Payne’s death, also on Thursday.
Liam Payne.Jeff Spicer/Getty
“Were completely devastated by the news of Liams passing,” began the statement.
“In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.
Jeff Spicer/Getty
Their joint statement continued, “The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.
We will miss him terribly.
We love you Liam.”
At the time of his death, Payne was in Argentinawhere he attended a concertbyHoran.
