Former One Direction member Liam Payne dies in Buenos Aires: Latest news
Liam Payne, the former singer of One Direction, has passed away at the age of 31.
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Liam Payne, the former member of One Direction, tragically passed away at 31 after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to a statement given to CNN by the police, Payne passed away in a hotel located on Costa Rica Street in the Palermo area.
Payne, who was born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, gained recognition when he participated in the fifth season of The X Factor in 2008, where he performed in front of judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, and Louis Walsh.
After the audition rounds, Cowell teamed up Payne with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.
Following the release of their first album, Up All Night, in 2011, they rose to fame and became one of the most successful boy bands in history. However, they decided to take an indefinite break in 2016.
Payne has a son, who was born in 2017, with his ex-partner, Cheryl Cole, a former member of the band Girls Aloud.
Messages of support and admiration for Payne have swiftly come in from all corners of the music world.
Liam Payne Faces Legal Battle With Ex Over Claims
Liam Payne and his former partner, Maya Henry, were involved in a lawsuit when he passed away on Wednesday night.
According to a report from The Daily Mail, 23-year-old Henry sent a cease and desist letter to Payne earlier this week, claiming that he had been persistently reaching out to her and her family.
"Maya Henry sent a cease and desist letter to Liam Payne last week after new and troubling information came to light," her lawyers informed the Mail. "She has hired attorneys Marco Crawford and Daniel Cerna to act on her behalf. This is all she has to say about the situation for now."
Earlier this month, Henry also shared his thoughts in a TikTok video.
"Since we ended things, he keeps sending me messages and constantly calls me. He doesn't just use his own number; he reaches out from various different numbers, so I can never tell where the next message will come from," Henry explained in the video.
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Payne Spotted In Argentina For Niall Horan Show
Liam Payne was said to be in Buenos Aires to attend a concert by Niall Horan. He had mentioned to his fans that he needed to resolve a few issues with his former bandmate from One Direction.
"We're heading to Argentina," he posted on Instagram. "First, because we really want to. Second, for the same reason. And third, because Niall Horan is performing there, and we’re thinking of going to greet him."
Payne also acknowledged, “It’s been quite some time since Niall and I last chatted. There are a lot of things we need to discuss, and I’d like to clear up a few issues with him. There are no hard feelings, but we just need to have a conversation.”
Mike Bedigan, on October 17, 2024, at 12:30 AM.
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Liam Payne Shares Snapchat Story Hours Before Death
In the hours leading up to his passing on Wednesday, Liam Payne shared multiple videos on his Snapchat Story.
In a now-removed photo, the One Direction member shared with his followers that he was enjoying a "wonderful day" while hanging out with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy in Argentina.
The couple gathered around the dining table, savoring a variety of breakfast dishes as they chatted about their plans for the day, which included playing polo and horseback riding.
Mike Bedigan, 17 October 2024, 12:00 AM
Fans Honor Liam Payne Outside Hotel
Supporters gathered outside the hotel in Buenos Aires to mourn the passing of Liam Payne.
Martina di Lalla, a supporter of the band, attended a concert by the British pop group in May 2015. She shared with El Pais, "It really affected us. One Direction was a significant part of our teenage years."
"I spent two nights camping out to catch a glimpse of them years ago, and it felt like losing someone dear to us."
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