Taylor Swift distraught by Liam Payne's tragic death as she plans tribute during Eras Tour, says source

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Taylor Swift is reportedly distraught over Liam Payne's tragic death at the age of 31.

Sources have revealed that the pop superstar may honor the late singer during her upcoming concert, according to Daily Mail.

Taylor Swift and Liam Payne's close professional relationship

An insider shared that Taylor Swift had a close connection with Liam Payne and is devastated by the news of his death which occurred on Wednesday, October 16, after a tragic fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

"She is really sad about this because she came up with those boys, and she had a lot of love for Liam. He was always good to her," said the source.

Swift and Payne shared a warm professional relationship over the years, with Payne once publicly praising Swift’s kindness.

In 2017, during a red carpet interview at the Jingle Bell Ball, Payne revealed that Swift had sent him a thoughtful gift, including items from her Reputation era and a handwritten note.

"She actually sent me a lovely little hamper of new Reputation gear," said Payne, humorously adding, "She’s got very good handwriting if she did write it."

The 'Love Story' singer also briefly dated Payne’s former One Direction bandmate Harry Styles in late 2012, further intertwining their paths.

While the romance was short-lived, Swift remained friendly with the members of One Direction, and Payne had expressed admiration for her work.

Taylor Swift plans to pay tribute to Liam Payne at her Eras Tour, spills source

The opening night of the final leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is set to take place on Friday, October 18, in Miami, Florida.

A source shared that Swift may use the occasion to pay tribute to Payne, given her history of heartfelt gestures and acknowledgments.

While no official statement has been made regarding the tribute, sources close to Swift suggest that she is considering it, particularly as she processes the loss of a fellow musician she admired.

Liam Payne’s tragic death in Buenos Aires

Liam Payne died after falling from his room at the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel in Buenos Aires.

A spokesperson for the city’s ambulance service confirmed that paramedics were called at 5.04 pm local time and arrived just minutes later, but Payne had already succumbed to his injuries.

"Unfortunately, the injuries he had suffered as a result of the fall proved to be fatal. There was no possibility of resuscitating him," said Alberto Crescenti, head of the Buenos Aires SAME emergency services.

Since early October, the singer had been in Buenos Aires, attending a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan.

He was accompanied by his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, though she had left the country just two days prior to his death.