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Liam Payne death latest: One Direction star’s family issues moving statement – as 911 call transcript released

One Direction star Liam Payne has died suddenly aged 31, after falling from a hotel balcony in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Local authorities have said they will conduct an autopsy and investigate the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death, as the transcript from hotel staff’s call to police is released.

Payne’s family said in a statement issued by his spokeswoman: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.

”We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.“

Stars including Liam Gallagher, X Factor host Dermot O’Leary and Harry Style’s mother Anne Twist are among those to have paid tribute.

Payne rose to fame while competing on season five of The X Factor in 2010, when he was placed in the band One Direction along with Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik.

They went on to become one of the world’s most successful boybands, selling 70 million records and performing in stadiums around the world.

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Food bank charity Trussell Trust says Liam Payne showed ‘compassion and kindness’ with donations

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The Trussell Trust has revealed that Liam Payne was a strong supporter of its charity work, helping to provide more than 360,000 meals.

The food bank charity's chief executive Emma Revie said she was “extremely saddened” by his death.

“Over the last four years, Liam was a generous supporter of Trussell and our community of food banks, not only funding the provision of more than 360,000 meals during COVID but also often joining us in calling for the solutions required to end the need for emergency food,” he said.

“We greatly appreciate the compassion and kindness he always showed to people facing hunger and hardship. His death is a very tragic loss, and our thoughts are with his loved ones.”

Payne had previously spoken about wanting to “play my part in finding a solution to ensure people have enough money to buy their own food - and end the need for food banks”.

Liam Payne’s life after One Direction: Fame, fall outs and fatherhood

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One Direction’s split seemed inevitable, but the break-up of one of the most successful boybands of all time still made headlines around the world and devastated millions of fans.

Formed on reality TV show The X Factor in 2010, the five-piece comprised late singer Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson. Despite placing third in the contest, the band shot to international fame upon the release of their debut single, the pop-rock anthem “What Makes You Beautiful”.

For the next six years, One Direction experienced a level of fame not seen since Beatlemania: screaming, hysterical fans; paparazzi; intrusive tabloid stories. After the band split in 2016 following a final farewell tour, each of the five members pursued solo careers with varying degrees of success.

Somewhat surprisingly, Payne – who had long-harboured ambitions of being a singer like his idols, Justin Timberlake, Usher and Chris Brown – admitted in 2017 that he had doubts about going solo. “I was just going to go into songwriting and carry on and do that,” he told Billboard. “But then I was like, ‘You’ve been trying to do this since you were 14 years old. You would be ridiculously stupid to turn down the option to have a deal.’ Coming out of the band, we had some pretty good opportunities around us. I had to do something.”

Liam Payne’s life after One Direction: Fame, fall outs and fatherhood

One Direction’s former management pays tribute

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“We are absolutely devastated by the tragic news of Liam Payne’s passing,” Modest Management said in a statement.

“Liam was a huge part of the historic success of One Direction and brought so much pleasure to millions of fans around the globe. Our thoughts go out to all his family, his son Bear and all friends.”

BREAKING: Liam Payne’s family issue statement following singer’s death

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Liam Payne's family said in a statement issued by his spokeswoman: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we'll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.

”We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.“

Police call released after One Direction star falls from balcony in Buenos Aires

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In full: Transcript of hotel’s call to police before Liam Payne death

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Person 1: What is your emergency?

Person 2: Hi, good morning. I just called now but the line went off.

I'm calling from the Casa Sur Palermo Hotel, Costa Rica 6032.

Person 1: What happened there, Sir?

Person 2: Well, we have a guest overloaded with drugs and alcohol. And, well, when he is conscious, he is breaking the whole room. And, well, we need you to send us someone please.

Person 1: Under the effects of alcohol and narcotics, right, Sir?

Person 2: Yes, correct. We need you to send us someone urgently because, well, we don't know if the guest's life is at risk. He is in a room that has a balcony. And well, we're a bit afraid that he does something that could put his life at risk.

Person 1: How long has he been there? Or is it a residential hotel?

Person 2: No, no. He's been here for two or three days.

Person 1: I understand. You don't know more information because you can't get in, no?

Person 2: No. Are you sending the police as well, or no?

Person 1: The police for your community area is...give me a second. Community area 14.

Person 2: No, only the SAME (Emergency Medical Care System).

Person 1: Don't worry, they have been notified.

Person 2: Okay, perfect. Thank you very much

Liam Payne’s former school pays tribute to One Direction star

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“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our former student, Liam Payne,” the singer’s school, St Peter’s Collegiate Academy in the Comton area of Wolverhampton, tells the BBC.

“During his time at St Peter’s Collegiate Academy, Liam was not only well-liked by his peers and teachers but also recognised for his talents.

“He made a positive impact on our school community, and his contributions will be remembered.”

Liam Payne fans sing his songs at candlelit vigil outside hotel after One Direction star’s death

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Liam Payne fans sing his songs outside hotel after One Direction star’s death

Simon Cowell responds to Liam Payne’s sudden death in Buenos Aires

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Simon Cowell has responded to the sudden death of One Direction star Liam Payne by cancelling filming for Britain’s Got Talent.

Payne, who shot to international fame when One Direction was formed on X Factor, was found dead after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The singer had been in the country in part to support his former bandmate Niall Horan who had been performing in Buenos Aires. Payne had attended Horan’s concert earlier this month with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy before deciding to stay in the country for longer.

Follow live updates and tributes following the death of Liam Payne here.

Simon Cowell, who formed One Direction on X Factor and was their first manager, has responded to the news by halting filming for ITV’s new series of Britain’s Got Talent, which features Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and guest judge KSI on the judging panel.

Simon Cowell responds to Liam Payne’s sudden death in Buenos Aires

Liam Payne’s final posts show how One Direction star spent his day just hours before his death

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An hour before news of his death broke, Payne shared now-deleted photos from his trip to Buenos Aires with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy.

In a video, Payne can be seen sitting at his hotel’s breakfast table, joking with Cassidy about leaving her hat on the table. “Lovely day in Argentina,” the video was captioned.

“It’s a lovely day here in Argentina,” he said in the video. “This is the breakfast table. Just enjoying coffee and breakfast even though it’s 1pm.”

In another post, Payne posed with Cassidy for a selfie with the caption, “Quality time” and teased a Halloween costume idea with a photo of himself sitting on a chair. It was captioned: “Halloween costume idea: Forest Gump.”

Payne’s final Snapchat story was a photo of himself and Cassidy in swimsuits, one that Cassidy had posted on Instagram in August 2023 to mark his 30th birthday.

Liam Payne’s final posts show how he spent his day just hours before his death

Prime minister Keir Starmer pays tribute to Liam Payne

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“The Prime Minister’s sincere condolences are with Liam’s family and friends at this time,” a spokesperson for Keir Starmer said.

“One Direction were one of the biggest bands in history, and the music has a huge impact on many millions of fans around the world”.

Payne’s secondary school in Wolverhampton shares tribute

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Two schools where Payne was a student have paid tribute to the One Direction star.

City of Wolverhampton College shared an old photograph of Payne, wearing school uniform, at a mixing desk in their music department and said the news was “very sad”.

St Peter’s Collegiate Academy Wolverhampton said it was “deeply saddened”.

The statement said he was “well-liked” by staff and students and his “contributions” to the school community are well remembered.

We were sorry to hear the news about former student Liam Payne and wish to extend our sympathies to his family and friends at this very sad time. pic.twitter.com/LGGllNlNY1

— City of Wolverhampton College (@wolvcoll) October 17, 2024

Liam Payne’s legal issues with ex-fiancé Maya Henry explained

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Liam Payne’s legal issues with ex-fiancé Maya Henry explained

Former One Direction vocal coach says people should focus on Payne’s music legacy

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CeCe Sammy-Lightfoot, a vocal coach who previously worked with One Direction, has said she “absolutely loved working with the whole band”.

She told Sky News: “The biggest thing I would like to say to everyone out there is that, you know, at such a young age, Liam and all of One Direction worked so hard, spent hour upon hour, day and night, working round the clock.”

“He has contributed so much into the music world. And the main thing with all of this sadness, I just want to say to everyone to remember what he has done in his contribution to music, because it’s very easy to get sort of distracted by where people might want to go, what happened personally in his life.”

The vocal coach grew emotional as she spoke about the importance of people remembering his musical legacy.

“But I think at this time it’s really important, especially because he has a family out there, to really think about... sorry, I’m getting all emotional, but for them to really remember what he contributed to music generally,” she said.

McFly ‘extremely sad’ to hear news of Payne’s death

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McFly, the boyband who rose to fame in the Noughties with hits like “All About You” and “Star Girl”, have said they are “shocked and extremely sad to wake up to the news of Liam Payne’s death”.

Bandmates Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd said in a statement: “Our thoughts and love are with his family and friends at such a difficult time.”

Find out all of the tributes shared in Payne’s memory, here.

Liam Payne fans sing his songs at candlelit vigil outside hotel after singer's death

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Liam Payne: The ambitious One Direction star who struggled with dark side of fame

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Liam Payne, who rose to global fame as a member of the British pop band One Direction, has died aged 31.

The singer died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, officials said on Wednesday 16 October. Pablo Policicchio, the spokesperson for the Security Ministry of Buenos Aires municipality, said in a statement to the Associated Press that police were dispatched to the hotel in response to an emergency call about an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”.

Born in Wolverhampton, England, Payne was drawn to singers such as Usher and Justin Timberlake. He remembered his childhood as a happy one: his father, Geoff, worked as a fitter, while his mother, Karen, was a nursery nurse.

“It was great, though we didn’t have much,” he told The Telegraph in a 2017 interview. “Dad was in debt, but they did the best they could. It makes you dream a bit, you know?”

Liam Payne: The ambitious One Direction star who struggled with dark side of fame

Niall Horan’s brother Greg pays tribute to ‘top man’ Payne

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Greg Horan, the older brother of One Direction’s Niall, has shared a tribute to Payne.

Writing in a post on Instagram, Greg said he was “heartbroken” by the news, and that Payne was “only one of four lads I was happy enough to take my place in Niall’s life as a brother”.

“You will be forever missed Liam words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys,” he said, calling Payne a “top young boy to a man, a son, a brother”.

“My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers. 10th October we met and we started out that evening as five families into one big 1D family. Thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them. Lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE.”

Who is Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy? Inside One Direction singer’s last relationship before death

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In the days before his death, Liam Payne’s girlfriend of two years, 25-year-old influencer Kate Cassidy, had joined him on his trip to Argentina. The pair had been documenting their trip together on social media.

Cassidy had been on the trip with Payne for two weeks before she decided to return home to her Florida home.

In a vlog posted on her TikTok account two days before Payne’s death, Cassidy said she was “so ready to leave” Buenos Aires after their five day trip had turned into a two week long holiday.

Full story:

Who is Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy? Inside One Direction star’s relationship

Backstreet Boys pay tribute to Liam Payne

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“Words can not express the emotions we are collectively feeling right now, and it seems like the rest of the world is in the same boat,” a statement from the official Backstreet Boys account on X/Twitter said.

“Our hearts go out to Liam’s family, friends, and Directioners around the world. Rest in peace brother.”

VIDEO: Liam Payne's first television appearance aged 14

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Britain’s Got Talent filming postponed in wake of Liam Payne’s death

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Simon Cowell has cancelled auditions set to take place in Blackpool for a new series of Britain’s Got Talent.

“Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, BGT has decided to postpone today’s auditions in Blackpool,” a statement from Applause Store, which organises tickets for fans who want to watch filming, said.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”

BBC Radio presenter Scott Mills pays tribute to Liam Payne

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“This is a really hard one to take in,” Scott Mills wrote on X/Twitter. “Never in a million years would I think we would have to see goodbye to you so soon Liam.We had so much fun back then, and I feel so incredibly sad.

“Sending my love and strength to his family, his friends, and especially his son.”

What we know about One Direction’s Liam Payne’s shocking death at a Buenos Aires hotel

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Local authorities are now investigating the singer’s death, with an autopsy due to be carried out.

What we know about Liam Payne’s shocking death at a Buenos Aires hotel

How Liam Payne felt about One Direction fame

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Liam Payne referred to the time he spent in One Direction as “like uni”, but would later open up about his experiences of burnout and claustrophobia: “Cabin fever,” he told The Telegraph. “It sent me a bit AWOL at one point, if I’m honest. I can remember when there were 10,000 people outside our hotel. We couldn’t go anywhere. It was just gig to hotel, gig to hotel. And you couldn’t sleep, because they’d still be outside.”

He said his exasperation with fame came to a head in New York in 2012 when he was walking to a restaurant with his parents, and a photographer accidentally pushed his mum down. “I was like, ‘Oh, f*** this. F*** this s***,’” he recalled. “There was a swarm of them and I just wanted a burger with my parents. I cried my eyes out. I thought, ‘I can’t do this,’ and really hated my life.”

Malik announced in 2015 that he was leaving the band; One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus just months later. “It was a little bit dark and twisted towards the end of it,” Payne told The Guardian of the band’s split. “But the last few shows were really beautiful moments because the pressure cooker had been let off.

“It was almost like counting down to holiday... we were going to wake up that Monday morning with no schedule.” Payne was in therapy for two years after 1D split: “It was difficult at the start, because I didn’t really know anything about myself. It was a bit of a numb feeling.”

He spoke often about his struggles with alcoholism. In June 2022, he appeared in a controversial podcast interview with social media influencer Logan Paul, where he made a number of outlandish claims about One Direction and his former bandmates. Following a backlash, Payne apologised and later announced that he had checked into rehab.

“A lot of what I said came from the wrong place,” he said in a video shared to his YouTube channel. “I was so angry at what was going on around me and instead of taking a look inwards I decided to look outwards at everybody else, and I just think, yeah, I took it out on everybody else, which is just wrong, really.”

Despite regretting his remarks, he said the podcast interview helped him get “more of a grip on life and everything that was getting away from me”. He celebrated 100 days of sobriety in May 2023.

Liam Payne: The ambitious One Direction star who struggled with dark side of fame

Hotel worker’s panicked call to police before Liam Payne fell from third floor

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A hotel worker made a distressed call to police in Buenos Aires shortly before One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from the third floor.

Two calls were made according to the Daily Mail, the first telling police that a guest was “destroying everything in his room” and appeared to be “on drugs and alcohol”.

The hotel worker then called again to say he feared the guest’s life was in danger: “We are afraid he might do something.”

Workers reportedly heard a loud sound in the courtyard before Payne’s body was discovered just after 5pm local time (9pm UK time).

Liam Payne's friend shares 'proud dad' side of singer after One Direction star's death

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Video: Liam Payne’s first time meeting Cheryl Cole resurfaces after death

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Video: Liam Payne’s first time meeting Cheryl Cole resurfaces after death

UK education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Liam Payne’s death is ‘very sad news'

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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has described the death of Liam Payne as “very sad news”.

She told Sky News on Thursday morning: “It's very sad news, it's no age for someone to lose their life, and my thoughts are with his friends and family, this must be a total shock for them and very, very upsetting.”

She said of his friends and family that “my thoughts are with them at what must be a really difficult time”.

VIDEO: Liam Payne fans sing his songs at candlelit vigil outside hotel after singer's death

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Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood pays tribute to Liam Payne

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Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has shared a tribute to Payne, sharing a clip of the moment he made a surprise appearance with One Direction on the X Factor.

“I am shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Liam Payne,” the rock legend wrote on X/Twitter. “It was a pleasure to work with him on our X Factor performance. God bless Liam, thinking of all his loved ones. He will be dearly missed.”

Who is Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy? Inside One Direction singer’s last relationship before death

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Cassidy had been on the trip with Payne for two weeks before she decided to return home to her Florida home.

In a vlog posted on her TikTok account two days before Payne’s death, Cassidy said she was “so ready to leave” Buenos Aires after their five day trip had turned into a two week long holiday.

Full story:

Who is Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy? Inside One Direction star’s relationship

Liam Payne’s favourite football team pays tribute

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Liam Payne’s football team, West Bromwich Albion, have paid tribute: “We’re shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Baggies fan and musician, Liam Payne,” a statement from the club’s official X/Twitter account said.

“Our thoughts are with Liam’s family, friends and loved ones at this tragic time.”

Stars pay tribute after shocking news of Liam Payne’s death

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Singer and reality TV star Paris Hilton paid tribute to the former One Direction member in a post on X, calling the singer's death “so upsetting”.

“Sending love and condolences to his family and loved ones,” she wrote. “RIP my friend.”

DJ and music producer Zedd, who worked with Payne on the 2017 song “Get Low”, called the singer's death “absolutely heartbreaking”.

Pop singer Charlie Puth, a co-writer on Payne's 2017 song “Bedroom Floor”, said he was in “shock”.

“Liam was always so kind to me,” he posted on his Instagram, alongside a collection of photos of the pair working together.

“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he is gone... I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace.”

Former X-Factor contestant Rylan said Payne's death was “so tragic”, while singing duo Jedward sent their love to his young son Bear and family.

“Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear, and all the One Direction family,” Jedward wrote on X.

Liam Payne’s final posts show how One Direction star spent his day just hours before his death

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One Direction star Liam Payne was sharing pictures and videos from his holiday in Argentina with girlfriend Kate Cassidy, barely an hour before his death.

In a Snapchat, the singer could be seen sitting at at a breakfast table in his hotel, joking with Cassidy. “Lovely day in Argentina,” the video was captioned.

His final Snapchat story was a photo of himself and Cassidy in swimsuits, one that Cassidy had posted on Instagram in August 2023 to mark his 30th birthday.

An hour later, the 31-year-old had died following a fall from the third floor of the hotel. An investigation into his death is ongoing.

Liam Payne’s final posts show how he spent his day just hours before his death

‘We’ve got a lot to talk about’: Liam Payne wanted to ‘square a couple of things’ with former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan

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Liam Payne was reportedly in Buenos Aires to see Niall Horan perform, having previously told fans he wanted to “square a couple of things” with his former One Direction bandmate.

“We’re going to Argentina,” the singer said on Snapchat in the weeks before his death. “One, because we want to. Two, because we want to. And three, because Niall Horan’s playing down there and I think we might just go and say ‘hello.’”

Payne admitted: “It’s been a while since me and Niall have spoken. We’ve got a lot to talk about and I would like to square up a couple things with the boy. No bad vibes or nothing like that but we just need to talk.”

The pop star was later seen enjoying Horan’s gig, singing and dancing as he interacted with fans during Horan’s show at the Movistar Arena on 2 October.

VIDEO: Liam Payne's first television appearance aged 14

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Liam Payne’s death sparks investigation after balcony fall

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According to police in Buenos Aires, officers at the scene of the hotel where Liam Payne died were initially responding to reports “of an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol”.

When they arrived at the scene, officials were told a loud sound had been heard in an interior courtyard. Soon after, they discovered the body there, the BBC reports. A police investigation has been launched.

VIDEO: Crowd gathers and police attend scene at Buenos Aires hotel after Liam Payne death

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Liam Payne: The ambitious One Direction star who struggled with dark side of fame

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“It was great, though we didn’t have much,” he told The Telegraph in a 2017 interview. “Dad was in debt, but they did the best they could. It makes you dream a bit, you know?”

Believing a career in music would be “the thing that made my parents proudest”, he first appeared as a contestant on reality TV contest The X Factor in 2008, but was told by judge and show creator Simon Cowell to come back in two years.

When he returned in 2010, he was placed in the group One Direction alongside fellow contestants Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson.

“At the start we couldn’t get past our own egos,” he told The Guardian in a 2019 interview. “Everybody had their own little thing – it was like having four older brothers.” He claimed to be “a bit more mature” than his bandmates, which he said was due to his focus and ambition for a career in show business.

After placing third in the final, One Direction was signed to judge and show creator Simon Cowell’s label Syco Entertainment. Their debut single, “What Makes You Beautiful”, was an international success upon its release in September 2011, reaching No 1 on the UK singles chart.

What followed was a combined fan and media frenzy that drew comparisons to Beatlemania – One Direction, or “1D”, sold more than 70 million records worldwide and today are considered one of the biggest boybands in music history. They released five albums, including their 2011 debut Up All Night, and won a number of awards including seven Brits and four MTV Video Music awards.

Liam Payne: The ambitious One Direction star who struggled with dark side of fame

The X Factor host Dermot O’Leary pays tribute to Liam Payne

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TV presenter Dermot O'Leary has recalled Liam Payne auditioning for The X Factor as a 14-year-old boy, as he paid tribute to the singer following his death.

O'Leary, who hosted The X Factor during both of Payne's appearances, shared a photograph of the pair on stage, captioning the Instagram post: “The worst news”.

“I remember him as a 14-year-old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing,” he wrote.

“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”

Why was Liam Payne in a legal battle with his ex-girlfriend?

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Liam Payne and his ex-girlfriend, Maya Henry, were in a legal battle when he died on Wednesday night. The couple had called things off in 2022.Henry, 23, had issued a cease and desist notice to Payne earlier this week, accusing him of repeatedly contacting her and her loved ones, The Daily Mail reported.

“‘Maya Henry issued a cease and desist last week to Liam Payne following the emergence of new and concerning information,” her lawyers told the Mail. “She has retained attorneys Marco Crawford and Daniel Cerna to represent her. At this time, that is her only comment on the matter.”

Henry spoke out about her concerns in a TikTok video earlier this month.

“Ever since we broke up he messages me, will blow up my phone, not only from his phone, it’s always from different phone numbers too, so I never know where it’s gonna come from,” Henry said in the video.

Payne and Henry in 2021. The couple broke up in 2022, and Henry sent Payne a cease-and-desist notice earlier this week (Getty Images for BFI)

In pictures: Fans mourn Liam Payne outside hotel where he died

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Fans light candles outside the hotel where Liam Payne died. Authorities have sent his body for an autopsy (AP)

A fan reacts outside the hotel where Payne died. The 31-year-old found fame as a member of One Direction (REUTERS)

Fans embrace outside the hotel where Payne died. Fans and fellow musicians have all paid tribute to the singer since his death was announced (REUTERS)

Where was Liam Payne when he died?

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Liam Payne was found dead in a hotel courtyard on Wednesday night. The hotel is located on Costa Rica Street in Buenos Aires’s Palermo neighborhood, local authorities revealed.

Earlier this month, Payne reportedly shared a Snapchat saying he was traveling to Argentina in part to see his former bandmate Niall Horan play a show there.“It’s been a while since me and Niall have spoken,” he said. “We’ve got a lot to talk about and I would like to square up a couple of things with the boy. No bad vibes or nothing like that but we just need to talk.”