Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies: A look back at his career and life

Former One Direction singer died after falling from third floor of a hotel in Argentina

Published: October 17, 2024 14:23 Compiled by Lekshmy Pavithran, Assistant Online Editor and With inputs from Agencies

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The music world mourns the loss of Liam Payne, the former One Direction member, who tragically passed away at the age of 31. Image Credit: AFP

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Payne was found dead after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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"Liam James Payne, composer and guitarist, former member of the band One Direction, died today after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Palermo," a police statement said. Image Credit: liampayne/Instagram

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The singer had suffered "very serious injuries incompatible with life as a result of his fall," the head of the city's SAME emergency medical service, Alberto Crescenti, told local television, adding "there was no possibility of resuscitation." Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, Payne's rise to fame began in 2010 when he auditioned for The X Factor. Image Credit: AFP

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The group's hits like "What Makes You Beautiful" and "Night Changes" propelled them to global stardom. Image Credit: @liampayne/Instagram

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Following One Direction's hiatus in 2016, Payne embarked on a successful solo career, releasing tracks with artists like Zedd and J Balvin. Image Credit: @liampayne/ Instagram

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Payne also achieved notable success on the Billboard Hot 100 with hits like "For You" and "Bedroom Floor." Image Credit: @liampayne/ Instagram

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Payne's personal life was often in the spotlight, including his relationship with ex-girlfriend Cheryl Cole and their son, Bear. He had been open about his struggles, including a recent sobriety journey. Image Credit: @liampayne/ Instagram

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In 2023, Payne revealed he had been sober for six months following a stay in a rehabilitation facility. His commitment to bettering himself for both his son and his own well-being marked a significant turning point in his life, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Image Credit: @liampayne/ Instagram

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Although he faced personal and professional setbacks, including tensions with former bandmates and legal issues with Maya Henry, Payne's impact as a One Direction member and solo artist remains undeniable. Image Credit: instagram.com/liampayne/

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Payne's final public appearance was at Niall Horan's concert in Buenos Aires on October 2, where he was spotted enjoying the performance and interacting with fans. Image Credit: Gulf News Archive

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Liam Payne is survived by his son, parents, and two sisters. (In pic: Fans of British singer Liam Payne lit candles next to the hotel where he died.) Image Credit: AFP

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