Liam Payne: Vigil to take place in Birmingham city centre for former One Direction star - here's when
Liam, from Bushbury, shot to fame after appearing on ITV's talent show X Factor in 2010 at the age of 16, forming part of hit boy band One Direction
The father-of-one was sadly pronounced dead in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, aged 31, after falling from a third-floor of balcony at the CasaSur Hotel.
People from around the globe have been left devastated by the news of the singer's death, including in his home town of Wolverhampton where residents spoke of their "shock”.
A vigil has now been planned to remember and "say goodbye" to Liam on Sunday (October 20) at 4pm in Chamberlain Square in Birmingham city centre.
Writing to X on Thursday evening, @sunflowrhouse wrote: "If you are around Birmingham town centre on Sunday October 20, join us at Chamberlain Square at 4pm to celebrate the life and light of Liam Payne.
"If you would like to join the chat, reply with your [Snapchat username] and we will add you.
"Dozens of fans have already shown their interest in attending the vigil. They have been asked to bring candles, flowers, letters and drawings of the singer.
Beryl Price wrote to X: "A memorial is to be held in Birmingham, October 20 at 4pm, to honour, remember and say goodbye to Liam Payne."The group will be meeting at Chamberlain Square in Birmingham.