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Liam Payne, the former ‘One Direction’ singer, has sadly passed away at the age of 31. His death occurred this week after he reportedly fell from a hotel balcony in the Palermo area of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local authorities shared details regarding the incident, confirming that he fell from a third-floor balcony on Costa Rica Street, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, Payne first gained recognition in 2010 when he auditioned for The X Factor. Although he did not make an impact in the 2008 auditions, his return two years later, where he sang Michael Bublé’s “Cry Me a River,” secured his spot in the newly formed band, One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. Despite not winning the competition, One Direction became one of the most successful boy bands globally, known for hits such as “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Night Changes.”
After the group’s hiatus in 2016, following Malik’s departure, Payne launched a solo career. His debut single “Strip That Down,” featuring Quavo, was released in 2017 and became a commercial success, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Over the years, he collaborated with several artists, including Zedd and J Balvin, while his songs achieved millions of streams worldwide. He also enjoyed notable success on the Billboard Hot 100 with tracks like “For You,” featuring Rita Ora, and “Bedroom Floor,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Payne’s personal life often attracted media attention. He had a son, Bear Grey Payne, born in 2017, with his former partner and X Factor judge Cheryl Cole. In recent years, he had been candid about his struggles, including his journey to sobriety. In 2023, he revealed he had been sober for six months after spending time in a rehab facility, motivated by his desire to improve for himself and his son, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
Despite facing various personal and public controversies, including disputes with former bandmates and legal issues involving his ex-girlfriend Maya Henry, Payne’s contributions as both a member of One Direction and as a solo artist left a lasting impact. His last public performance was at Niall Horan’s concert in Buenos Aires on October 2, where he was seen engaging with fans and enjoying the show.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Payne is survived by his son, his parents, Karen and Geoff, and his two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola. At the time of his death, he was in a relationship with influencer Kate Cassidy.
