Jack Grealish has paid tribute following the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, with the Manchester City ace calling on the world to be “nicer”.
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Payne passed away in ArgentinaEngland international has reactedFellow native of the West MidlandsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Former Soccer Aid participant Payne passed away in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16 at 31 years of age. His passing has led to an outpouring of emotion from fans of his musical endeavours.
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Not every comment passed has been positive, though, with social media awash with opinion and speculation. Grealish has added his voice to those making a public statement in the wake of tragic events in South America.
WHAT GREALISH SAID
England international Grealish has posted on Instagram, alongside an image of his fellow West Midlands native Payne: “Awhhh no. This is so sad man!! So so sad!! RIP Liam Payne. Have to start [being] nicer to each other in this world man.”
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West Brom are among the other footballing institutions to have paid tribute to Payne. They said after learning of the Wolverhampton-born singer’s passing: “We're shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Baggies fan and musician, Liam Payne. Our thoughts are with Liam's family, friends and loved ones at this tragic time.”
