Liam Payne looks completely unrecognisable in never-before-seen snap with boy band star

One Direction'slooks totally different in a throwback photo with a fellow boyband star.

Following the tragic news of Liam's death aged 31, The Vamps' guitarist James McVey shared a never-before-seen photo with the late star. Taking to his Instagram Stories, James posted a snap with Liam while on stage with a group. The pair both smiled at the camera, as Liam could be seen sporting a swooping fringe.

The late star dressed up smart in the photo, wearing a grey blazer with light grey trousers and slip on black leather shoes. James simply posted the photo to his followers, with no words beside it. Tributes from across the music industry have been paid to Liam, who fell from around 13 or 14 metres and suffered "very serious injuries incompatible with life."

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Police say the music star’s hotel room had been "in complete disarray" with "various items broken". united to share an emotional joint statement on Thursday night. In a messaged signed "Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry", Liam's One Direction bandmates said: "We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

"The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam." The members of bandby the news. The band said: "We are heartbroken.

"We love you, Liam, and we will never forget the influence you had on our lives. You truly believed in us and for that we are forever grateful. We don't know if we thanked you enough. You were always so kind to us. It was an honor to begin our journey with you, we will never forget your presence in our lives.

"There was such a bright light in you, we always saw that. We are so devastated that this world put that light out. We hope you'll always be singing up there. With all of our love, Calum, Ashton, Luke and Michael." Liam's former girlfriend, .

She said it Following the news that Liam had died, American gossip site TMZ shared images of Liam's body after his fall. The site was widely criticised for the decision, which some branded "sick". The Girls Aloud singer said: "What is troubling my spirit the most is that one day Bear will have access to the abhorrent reports and media exploitation we have seen in the past two days."

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