Liam Payne, former One Direction star, dies at 31
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, has died at 31, leaving fans and the music world in mourning. Known for his unique voice, Payne's influence spanned from band success to a solo career.
- Oct 17, 2024,
- Updated Oct 17, 2024, 8:39 AM IST
The music world is reeling from the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Liam Payne, former One Direction member and accomplished solo artist. The 31-year-old British singer tragically passed away on Wednesday, October 16, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Local media reports suggest that Payne fell from the third floor of a hotel in the city's Palermo district. The young star was found unresponsive in the hotel's interior courtyard, leaving fans and fellow musicians devastated.
MTV Latin America expressed their sorrow on social media, writing, "Our hearts are absolutely broken and we wish much light and strength for his family and loved ones."
Payne's journey to stardom began in 2010 when he joined One Direction on The X Factor. Alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson, Liam helped catapult the group to global fame before they went on hiatus in 2015.
After One Direction, Payne carved out a successful solo career. His debut album "LP1" dropped in 2019, and he had recently been working on new music that had him "excited." Fans were eagerly anticipating his upcoming tour, which was sadly postponed due to health issues.
Throughout his career, Payne was candid about his personal struggles, including battles with substance abuse. In a hopeful turn, he had celebrated six months of sobriety in the summer of 2023.
Beyond his music, Payne was a devoted father to his son Bear, born in 2017.