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Fans of the One Direction star leave their tributes in Clevedon

Fans of the One Direction star leave their tributes in Clevedon

A pier where One Direction filmed a music video was subsequently “flooded” with tributes to the late Liam Payne. News of his death last week.

The 31 year old fell from a balcony According to Argentine authorities, a fire was discovered on the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.

A “steady stream” of Directioners – fans of the boy band – have visited Clevedon Pier in Somerset, where the group's video for “You & I” was filmed in 2014.

Nicole Laken, general manager at the pier, said: “It’s really poignant and really sad.”

Ms Laken said she was “kind of expecting” fans to visit the pier but was surprised at how many tributes there were.

The pier was partially closed on Sunday due to high winds and rain, but visitors can still walk down to the One Direction plaque, which was installed to commemorate the filming of the music video ten years ago.

Staff took the floral gifts and cards inside to protect them from heavy rain and wind, but plan to place them back next to the plaque once conditions improve.

“The pier is a great place for reflection anyway – I think fans obviously feel a connection because of the video, which is lovely,” Ms Laken said.

“It took me back yesterday and I felt very emotional for her.

“It was a difficult day and I think we all felt it,” she added.

Fans and celebrities around the world have shared their tributes to Payne Former bandmates say they are 'completely devastated' through his death.

Vigils were held in Payne's hometown Wolverhamptonas well as in Liverpool And Argentina.

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