Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to information from the Argentine Federal Police, the male singer fell from the balcony of his hotel room on October 16, 2024.
Liam Payne's passing has left his colleagues and fans in mourning. From here, images and stories of the singer's youth are shared again.
From a music-loving boy to a global star
Born on August 29, 1993 in Wolverhampton, England, Liam Payne started his musical career at a very young age. "My childhood was good, but I didn't have much money.
"I was 14 when I first appeared on The X Factor. It was my dad who pushed me to do it," he shared in a previous interview with the press, according to People.
2010 marked a turning point in Liam's career when he participated in The X Factor for the second time.
After an unsuccessful first audition in 2008, Liam returned with the song "Cry Me a River" and became part of the boy band One Direction with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
One Direction quickly became one of the most successful boy bands of all time.
One of the group's most memorable moments was performing their hit "What Makes You Beautiful" at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
The group released three albums before Zayn Malik left, and two more before going on hiatus in 2016.
Life and career after One Direction
After One Direction, Liam launched a successful solo career with his debut album LP1 (2019). The single "Strip That Down" was a huge success, contributing to an impressive record of over 23 million singles and 3 million albums sold.
In his personal life, Liam welcomed son Bear Grey on 22 March 2017 with Girls Aloud's Cheryl. Although the couple split in 2018, he remains a devoted father: "My son needs a dad in his life, and I'm glad he sees me as a superhero."
However, with his success and fame, Liam has been open about his struggles with the pressures of fame, including turning to alcohol and drugs. He has undergone rehab and has always stressed the importance of looking after his mental health.
Before his death, Liam was in a happy relationship with Kate Cassidy, whom he had been publicly dating since 2022.
The sudden passing of Liam Payne has left a deep sorrow in the hearts of family, friends and fans worldwide.
Although his life was short, his contributions to world music and his influence on fans will remain undeniable values.
