AceShowbiz - The entertainment industry was left in shock following the tragic death of Liam Payne, a former member of the globally renowned boy band One Direction. The 31-year-old singer fell from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday, October 16. Payne was reportedly staying at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel to watch a performance by his former bandmate Niall Horan when the incident occurred.

Simon Cowell, the creator of "Britain's Got Talent" and "The X Factor", which originally launched One Direction to fame, responded by postponing auditions for the talent show.

ApplauseStore, the company managing ticket sales for the show, announced the decision via X (formerly Twitter), saying, "Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, BGT has decided to postpone today's auditions in Blackpool. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

The Buenos Aires City Police were dispatched to the hotel following a report of an "aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol," according to SAME director Alberto Crescenti in an interview with La Nacion.

Authorities are conducting an autopsy to determine the official cause of Payne's death. Tragically, the singer's injuries were "incompatible with life," and his death was confirmed at the scene.

Payne's rise to fame began in 2010 when he competed on "The X Factor", where Cowell grouped him with four other young singers - Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik - to form One Direction. The band enjoyed immense popularity, releasing five platinum studio albums before parting ways in 2016.

Celebrities and fans have been quick to pay tribute to Payne. Fellow musician Charlie Puth expressed his shock, writing on Instagram, "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…"

Singer Rita Ora shared a heartfelt message on X, stating, "I'm devastated [broken heart emoji] He had the kindest soul, I will never forget. I loved working with him so much - he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage."

The official X account for "The X Factor" mourned Payne's passing, stating, "He was immensely talented and, as part of One Direction, Liam will leave a lasting legacy on the music industry and fans around the world. Our thoughts are with his friends, family and all who loved him."

Payne is survived by his 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with ex Cheryl Cole, as well as his parents and two sisters. The profoundly sad news not only brings an immense sense of loss to the music world but also reminds us of the personal struggles Payne faced throughout his career. Tributes continue to flood in as the world grapples with the sudden departure of such a beloved figure.