Liam Payne shows off his dance moves as he messes around with his band members in resurfaced snaps from early One Direction video shoot
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Pictures from the early days of One Direction have resurfaced as Liam Payne showed off his dance moves on set of one of their first music videos.
The singer, 31, died last Wednesday after plunging 45ft from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, leaving fans of the band from all around the world distraught.
And after his fellow band members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson took to Instagram with emotional tributes following his death, behind the scenes snaps from their music video for One Thing have now emerged.
The third single from their debut album Up All Night, the video was filmed in Battersea Park in London back in November 2011.
Showing off his dance moves while sporting a black hat and cane, Liam looked in great spirits as he messed around with the boys.
Liam Payne showed off his dance moves as he messed around with his band members in resurfaced snaps from an early One Direction video shoot back in 2011
Behind the scenes snaps from their music video One Thing have emerged following the singer's shock death aged 31 last Wednesday
The group looked to be having a great time during filming as they fooled around on space hoppers and pushed Harry in a mini car.
Liam also cycled across the park before the band later boarded an iconic London bus as they belted the chorus in other scenes.
Smartening up for the video, Liam looked dapper in a grey waistcoat, suit trousers, white shirt and black tie.
Meanwhile the other boys were also suited and booted while Louis wore a pair of quirky braces and Niall kept it comfy in a grey cardigan.
Premiering on January 13, 2012, One Thing now has over 800 million views on YouTube as it followed the bands previous singles What Makes You Beautiful and Gotta Be You.
Fans of The Inbetweeners also recognised the popular 'elbow dance' that appeared in the comedy, which the 1D lads proudly copied.
The video also featured cameos from fans, with Liam tweeting at the time of its release: 'Hope you guys like the video :) nice to get a few of you guys in it xxx.'
Liam fell 45ft from a third-floor balcony into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina's capital on Wednesday, before medics confirmed his death.
The third single from their debut album Up All Night, the music video was filmed in Battersea Park in London back in November 2011
Smartening up for the video Liam looked dapper in a grey waistcoat, suit trousers, white shirt and black tie
Liam also cycled across the park despite his smart attire
Showing off his dance moves while holding up his umbrella, Liam looked in great spirits as he messed around with the boys
In another sweet behind the scenes shot, Liam and Zayn stood with their arms around each other
The group looked to be having a great time during filming as they fooled around on space hoppers and pushed Harry in a mini car
The singer died last Wednesday after plunging 45ft from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires leaving fans of band from all around the world distraught
Liam messed around with his umbrella in other shots as production surrounded them
After filming in Battersea the band climbed on board a red London open-topped bus as they filmed around the city
The star had arrived in South America with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy on September 30, staying in Argentina for two weeks after only planning to spend 'five days' there .
Police were called to the hotel following reports of an 'aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol'.
Shortly afterwards, workers heard a loud sound in the hotel's courtyard before the Wolverhampton-born singer's body was discovered just after 5pm local time.
Shocked fans gathered outside after police cordoned off the area with forensic investigators seen entering and exiting in white protective suits and blue gloves.
The star was said to have been 'acting erratically in the hotel lobby and smashed his laptop' before he 'had to be carried back to his room', according to local media.
Following a toxicology report on Monday it has now been revealed Liam had traces of a combination of drugs in his system – including 'pink cocaine'.
Argentine police and prosecutors investigating the tragedy are treating it as an 'inconclusive death' - as they continue to hunt the drug dealer who supplied him that night.
The other members of One Direction have all taken to Instagram following his death to share emotional tributes
The boys soared to fame in 2011 after coming third on the X Factor
Following a toxicology report on Monday it has now been revealed Liam had traces of a combination of drugs in his system – including 'pink cocaine'
Liam looked to be practising catching his cane as he was snapped mid flow
Completing his look with a pair of white Converse as he danced around
He was also seen donning a black top hat
It determined that the singer died instantly from multiple injuries after falling 45ft from the third floor
Liam's bandmates broke their silence following his tragic death on Thursday by releasing an emotional statement as they wrote they were 'completely devastated'
Premiering on January 13 2012, One Thing now has over 800 million views on YouTube as it followed the bands previous singles What Makes You Beautiful and Gotta Be You
Preliminary results from toxicology tests of Liam remains have found traces of cocaine, benzodiazepine, crack cocaine and 'pink cocaine' - which is a combination of methamphetamine, ketamine and MDMA.
While tests on the substances – white powder, traces of chemical crystals and prescription medicines - found at his suite at the boutique hotel continue, results from a post mortem of his body have been completed.
It determined that the singer died instantly from multiple injuries after falling 45ft from the third floor.
Liam's bandmates broke their silence following his tragic death on Thursday by releasing an emotional statement.
In a joint statement signed from 'Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry', they said they were 'completely devastated'.
'In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say,' they said.
'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 band have all separately also released their own tributes.
Styles wrote on Instagram that he was 'truly devastated' and will 'miss him always'.
Niall Horan, 31, the final band member to pay tribute, said in his heartbreaking statement that he didn't know 'our recent hug was our final goodbye'
He penned on Instagram: 'I'm absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn't feel real'
'His greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.
'Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious.
'He was warm, supportive and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.
'My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew him and loved him, as I did.'
Tomlinson said in a separate emotional tribute that he was 'really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye'.
He posted a picture on his Instagram page of the two of them on stage with Payne lovingly putting his arm over Tomlinson's shoulder.
Tomlinson said he would be an uncle to Payne's son Bear if he 'ever needs me' and 'tell him stories of how amazing his dad was'.
'I'm so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I'd have with you for life,' he wrote.
'I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn't to be.
'I wish I got chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.
Harry posted a photo of Liam on stage performing to a huge arena of fans alongside his heartbreaking tribute
The singer took to Instagram to share his own emotional message to his pal, who he described as 'warm, supportive and incredibly loving'
Harry (pictured with Liam in 2013) wrote: 'My heart breaks for Karen Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear and all those around the world who knew and loved him as I did'
In a statement shared to Instagram, Louis said he was 'beyond devastated' by his friend's death (pictured together in 2015)
Louis also shared snaps of the pair as they larked about together on stage saying he would always be Liam's 'big brother'
'Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X.'
Malik said he had been talking out loud to Payne 'hoping you can hear me'.
In his own heart wrenching tribute, he said he had 'lost a brother when you left us'.
'And I can't explain you you what I'd give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly,' he wrote.
'I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever. There is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated. I hope that wherevere you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are. Love you bro.'
Niall, 31, the final band member to pay tribute, said in his heartbreaking statement that he didn't know 'our recent hug was our final goodbye'.
He penned on Instagram: 'I'm absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn't feel real.
'Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious He was the brightest in ever room and always made everyone feel happy and secure.
'All the laughs we have over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to mind through the sadness.
'We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn't happen often in a lifetime.
Another selection of photos showed how close the pair were
In a statement shared to Instagram, Louis said he was 'beyond devastated' by his friend's death, and said that he will 'always be an uncle' for the late singer's eight-year-old son Bear
In his tribute, Zayn wrote: 'I lost a brother when you left us and can't explain to you what I'd give to just give you a hug one last time'
The singer, who Liam had seen in concert in Argentina just days before he died, continued: 'I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently. I sadly didn't know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever. It's heartbreaking.
'My love and condolences go out to Geoff, Karen, Ruth, Nicola and of course his son Bear.
'Thank you for everything, Payno. Love you brother. Nialler'
