Liam Payne's ex-GF Danielle Peazer admits she's not 'mentally strong enough' to face reality of his death

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Liam Payne’s tragic death at the age of 31 has left his fans and friends in shock and mourning.

The former One Direction singer died on October 16 after falling from the third floor balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires.

As the music world processes the loss, Payne’s ex-girlfriend, Danielle Peazer, paid an emotional tribute to the singer on her social media, sharing her grief and the impact of the heartbreaking news.

Danielle Peazer breaks since on Liam Payne's death 

Danielle Peazer, who met Liam Payne on the set of  'The X Factor' in 2010, expressed her emotions through a heartfelt post on Instagram.

Peazer, the former backup dancer for 'The X Factor' was in a relationship with Liam from 2010 to 2012.

"Over the last few days I've been trying to process the news of Liam's death," Peazer wrote in her Instagram story.

"Thank you to anyone who has taken the time to call, text, or DM sending condolences and offering support. I'm so grateful and it's helped more than you know," Peazer shared on social media.

Danielle Peazer says she's not able to face 'reality' of Liam Payne's death 

While expressing her gratitude for the support she has received, Danielle Peazer acknowledged that she is not yet ready to fully face the reality of Liam Payne's death.

"In time I will share more, but right now I don't feel mentally strong enough to face the reality of what's happened," she said.

Like many who were close to Payne, Peazer is grieving privately saying, "Like all of us, I too am grieving, and need to take some time to do that privately."

Danielle Peazer says she's heartbroken over negative comments about Liam Payne's relationships 

Danielle Peazer also said that she is facing difficulty in dealing with negative comments surrounding Liam Payne's relationships. 

"It's a heartbreaking time, which has already been made so much more challenging due to receiving negative and misinformed comments as well as preconceived judgment from those who don't personally know me, Liam, or anything about our relationship over the last 14 years," she added.

Peazer concluded her tribute post by asking for privacy and understanding while she processes the loss.

"I will be back soon when I'm ready, but until then please take care of yourselves and each other," Peazer wrote.

Peazer, now in a relationship with former Capital Radio DJ Sonny Jay, has a five-month-old daughter, Mia, with him, according to People.

Payne is survived by his seven-year-old son Bear whom he shares with Cheryl Cole.