Liam Payne’s Former College Says Group Is ‘Deeply Saddened’ Over Demise

Liam Payne‘s former secondary faculty is paying tribute to the singer following his dying.

In a Fb put up shared on their official web page Thursday, Oct. 17, St Peter’s Collegiate Academy stated that the college’s neighborhood is “deeply saddened to be taught of the sudden passing of our former scholar, Liam Payne.”

“Throughout his time at St Peter’s Collegiate Academy, Liam was not solely well liked by his friends and academics but additionally acknowledged for his skills,” the put up continued. “He made a optimistic influence on our college neighborhood, and his contributions will likely be remembered.”

The assertion concluded, “Our ideas are with Liam’s household and buddies throughout this tough time. We prolong our honest condolences to all these affected by his passing.”

The Wolverhampton, England-based faculty additionally included a Bible verse: “Above every little thing, love each other earnestly. — 1 Peter 4:8.”

Payne was pronounced lifeless after falling a number of tales on the CasaSur Palermo Resort in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

An investigation is at present underway to find out the precise circumstances surrounding the previous One Path member’s sudden dying, native police advised PEOPLE.

In a press release to a number of shops together with the BBC and PA Media, Payne’s household addressed their loss, saying they’re “heartbroken” and including, “Liam will endlessly stay in our hearts and we’ll keep in mind him for his type, humorous and courageous soul.”

“We’re supporting one another the perfect we will as a household and ask for privateness and house at this terrible time,” they continued, per the BBC.

Tributes to Payne poured out following his dying — although one of many singer’s shut buddies, Ant Middleton, stated on Thursday, Oct. 17, that he realized Payne had died shortly earlier than being requested about it in a TV interview.

“I communicate to Liam very often, he’s good friend of mine. And, wow, I’m shocked, that is clearly the primary I’m listening to of it,” Middleton, 44, stated on Australia’s Channel 7 morning present Dawn.

The SAS: Who Dares Wins star had nothing however type phrases to share in regards to the late singer, insisting, “He had a beautiful aura round him, he was a beautiful man, he had optimistic vitality round him. He was a visionary, he at all times thought and dreamed massive and that is why he bought to the place he was.”

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Middleton later shared a tribute to Payne on Instagram alongside images of the pair, calling the singer a “proficient optimistic man with coronary heart” in his caption.

“I’m glad our friendship flourished and that I used to be somebody you might confine in. Your flip to look over me now bro!” he added. “Luv ya and can miss you sorely … My honest condolences to @liampayne household throughout these unimaginable instances 🙏🏼💙 #restinpeacebrother.”