Liam Payne's family mourns the singer's death at 31

Liam Payne's family said they were “heartbroken” after the singer's death at age 31. In a note sent to the British press, the family of the former band member One Direction expressed his pain over the unexpected loss of Liam, which occurred on Wednesday (16). “Liam will forever remain in our hearts, and we will remember him for his kind, funny and courageous soul. We are offering each other support as best we can as a family and ask for privacy at this difficult time.”the family said, according to the BBC.

Liam Payne's family issues statement to the British press after the artist's death:

“We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we will remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.” pic.twitter.com/05PvlJgot9

— Tracklist (@tracklist) October 17, 2024

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Circumstances of Liam Payne's death

Liam was found dead at the hotel CasaSur in Buenos Airesin Argentina. According to the newspaper La Nacion, the musician died after falling from the third floor of the establishment. Police were called to the scene to contain “an aggressive man” who appeared to be “under the influence of drugs or alcohol”. According to information from Clarín, the preliminary autopsy indicated that the cause of death was polytrauma, in addition to internal and external bleeding, and that death would have been instantaneous. On Wednesday night, Liam's admirers gathered outside the hotel where he died, paying tribute with candles and flowers in his memory.

Who was Liam Payne

Born on August 9, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, Liam James Payne rose to prominence when he joined the boy band One Direction. He was selected for the group at an audition on the British show The X Factor in 2010.

From a young age, Liam combined his passion for sports with the arts. At the age of 12, he debuted in cultural productions playing Tony Manero in a production of Saturday Night Fever by Pink Productions Theater Company. Liam formed One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik. The band became a global phenomenon with hits such as “What Makes You Beautiful”, “Story of My Life” and “Best Song Ever”. He was raised in Wolverhampton by his mother, Karen, a nurse, and father, Geoff, a fitter, and had the support of his older sisters, Nicola and Ruth, who arrived at the family home in Codsall, England, after the news of his death.

Featured photo: former One Direction singer Liam Payne (reproduction/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Embed)