Paris Hilton commented: So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”

Charlie Puth, who Payne worked with on the song Bedroom Floor, wrote on Instagram: “I am in shock right now.

“Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he is gone.”

A statement on the official X account of the Brit Awards said: “We’re incredibly sad to learn of the tragic passing of Liam Payne. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time”.

A large number of fans have now gathered outside the hotel to mark the popstar’s death.

It was reported recently that Payne had been seen at Niall Horan’s recent gig in the region.

The singer rose to fame when he and fellow bandmates Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik were put together by Simon Cowell on The X Factor.

Despite coming third in the series, they went on to become one of the biggest and most successful pop groups ever, releasing a number of hits, including ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ and ‘Story of my Life’.

In 2017, Payne debuted his solo career with his hit track ‘Strip That Down; featuring Quavo, going on to release his album LP1 two years later.

Earlier this year the singer released more new music in the form of his new single ‘Teardrops’.