Liam Payne death latest: Zayn Malik postpones tour after ‘heartbreaking loss’ of One Direction star
Singer died aged 31 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, sparking tributes from his One Direction bandmates, Sheeran, Robbie Williams, and his ‘heartbroken’ family
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Liam Payne’s former One Direction bandmate Zayn Malik has announced he is postponing his US tour in the wake of the singer’s sudden death, aged 31.
Meanwhile in Argentina, Payne’s father thanked fans for their support after his son fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Geoff Payne was seen reading tributes and kissing photos of his son outside the hotel where he died.
In a moving Instagram post, the singer’s sister Ruth Gibbins said “I’m sorry I couldn’t save you” .
Payne’s former One Direction bandmates have said they are “devastated” over the singer’s death, while Cheryl, the mother of Payne’s 7-year-old son Bear, has opened up about her grief at an “indescribably painful time.”
The singer, who shot to fame after joining the pop group on reality TV contest The X Factor in 2010 along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, was described as a “kind, funny and brave soul” in a tribute from his surviving bandmates.
Payne’s cause of death was revealed in a preliminary autopsy on Thursday 17 October. Photos taken by officials of his hotel room showed it in a state of disarray, with a smashed TV screen and debris scattered around the surfaces.
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Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriend Danielle Peazer has candidly spoken out about the singer’s death.
The 36-year-old dancer took to her Instagram Story on October 19 to share a tribute to Payne. After noting that she’s spent the last few days “trying to process the news of Liam’s death,” Peazer expressed her gratitude to fans who’ve sent her messages of support.
“Thank you to anyone who has taken the time to call, text, or DM sending condolences and offering support,” Peazer, who dated Payne from 2010 to 2012 wrote. “I’m so grateful and it’s helped more than you know.”
She continued: “In time I will share more, but right now I don’t feel mentally strong enough to face the reality of what happened.”
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Liam Payne’s ex Danielle Peazer is not ‘mentally strong enough’ to face his death
The pair dated for two years after meeting on ‘The X Factor’ in 2010
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Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriend Danielle Peazer, whom the One Direction star met when she was a backing dancer on The X Factor, has paid tribute to the singer.
They dated from 2010 to 2012.
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In a new interview, Springsteen said that artists dying young is “not an unusual thing in my business.”
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What is Clonazepam? Anti-anxiety medication Liam Payne had in hotel room before death
The anti-anxiety medication Clonazepam was among the medications found in singer Liam Payne’s hotel room before he died.
The One Direction singer died of multiple traumatic injuries caused by falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local police said on Thursday.
He was pronounced dead on Wednesday after emergency services responded to a hotel manager’s call about an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”.
A preliminary autopsy indicated that Payne had suffered “internal and external” hemorrhages and multiple traumatic injuries, according to the report seen by multiple outlets. Officials said Payne’s plunge from the third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel was what caused his fatal injuries.
A toxicology report is still pending but police found over the counter medication and Clonazepam in his room.
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Sinitta, the former singer who was an aide of Simon Cowell’s on The X Factor, has paid tribute to Liam Payne.
She remembered meeting Payne in 2008 when he was 14 at the judge’s houses stage of the competition; Payne was sent home as he was two years too young and returned in 2010 when he was put in One Direction.
She wrote: “The first time I saw Baby Liam was in Barbados. He was so adorable and had the most penetrating and relentless stare! His intensity, determination, and gorgeousness were so potent that I really had to hold my own not to feel intimidated or flustered.
“I sat there, mesmerised, thinking, ‘Wow, wow, wow! He is The ONE, and he knows it!’ It then turned out he was only 14 – too young. We were deflated as he was exactly what we were looking for: great voice, great confidence, great looks, and great attitude. We begged him to come back when he was 16!
“What self-belief, passion, and bravery! Knowing you’re great is not arrogance; it’s mesmerising when you genuinely have the talent to back it up. Liam was also humble and hungry. He wanted it so badly.”
The first time I saw Baby Liam @liampayne was in Barbados. 🌴 He was so adorable and had the most penetrating and relentless stare! 😍 His intensity, determination, and gorgeousness were so potent that I really had to hold my own not to feel intimidated or flustered. I sat there,… pic.twitter.com/CVQNQM7WYM
— Sinitta 16 (@sinittaofficial) October 18, 2024
Crowds gathered in silence at Liverpool’s Albert Dock today (19 October) as they paid tribute to One Direction singer, Liam Payne.
Young fans were joined by their parents as they admired the many letters and drawings laid out for Payne, 31, who died this week following a balcony fall in Argentina.
His songs could be heard playing in the background.
All of Payne’s fellow bandmates have released their own tributes to their “brother”, acknowledging the huge loss in their lives.
Liam Payne vigil draws huge crowd at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock
Crowds gathered in silence at Liverpool’s Albert Dock today (19 October) as they paid tribute to One Direction singer, Liam Payne. Young fans were joined by their parents as they admired the many letters and drawings laid out for Payne, 31, who died this week following a balcony fall in Argentina. His songs could be heard playing in the background. All of Payne’s fellow bandmates have released their own tributes to their “brother”, acknowledging the huge loss in their lives.
Why Liam Payne’s girlfriend left Argentina two days before his death
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy has revealed she and the One Direction singer, who tragically passed away on October 16 after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, weren’t supposed to be in Argentina for more than five days.
Two days before the singer’s death, Cassidy, 25, travelled back to her home in Miami, Florida, leaving Payne in Argentina. According to her, the couple was originally only planning to be in the country for five days, but their trip ended up being extended.
In the video blog of her trip back to the US, Cassidy explained why she left.
Why Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy left Argentina just before his death
Payne and Cassidy had been dating for two years
TheX Factor contestants who appeared on the same series as One Direction are remembering Liam Payne.
Payne died in a fall from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday 16 October.
Katie Waissel, Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and more are now recalling their time spent with Payne.
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What is Clonazepam? Anti-anxiety medication Liam Payne had in hotel room before death
The anti-anxiety medication Clonazepam was among the medications found in singer Liam Payne’s hotel room before he died.
The One Direction singer died of multiple traumatic injuries caused by falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local police said on Thursday.
He was pronounced dead on Wednesday after emergency services responded to a hotel manager’s call about an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”.
A preliminary autopsy indicated that Payne had suffered “internal and external” hemorrhages and multiple traumatic injuries, according to the report seen by multiple outlets. Officials said Payne’s plunge from the third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel was what caused his fatal injuries.
A toxicology report is still pending but police found over the counter medication and Clonazepam in his room.
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