Liam Payne’s ‘devastated’ family breaks silence after One Direction star dies aged 31

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Liam Payne's family are reportedly "devastated" following his tragic passing, according to a family member. His parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, were spotted leaving their Wolverhampton home in the middle of the night as news of the 31 year old's death reached them.The curtains at the family home in Codsall remained closed this morning.

A relative who answered the door told reporters: "We're obviously devastated at the news but we don't want to comment." Neighbours said that the couple left around midnight, while two women, thought to be Liam's sisters, were seen entering the house at 9am, reports the Mirror.

One local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "They were seen leaving in a hurry at around midnight last night but I'm not sure if they had bags. "You can't imagine what they are going through.

I know Liam liked to get back here when he could.They will be utterly heartbroken as they very close. His home town always had a place in his heart.The community is going to be devastated.