Liam Payne, who gained fame as a member of the famous pop group One Direction, died of a heart attack caused by a fall from the third floor of the hotel in Buenos Aires. His fans were shocked when he died at the age of 31. As a man of charm and talent, Payne had spoken to millions.
What Happened?
Payne was said to be drunk and was behaving violently before the fall. Hotel staff asked for assistance and said that he had to die on the balcony. Soon afterwards, Payne was discovered in the courtyard and the police were called.
A Legacy Remembered
People soon congregated at CasaSur hotel and started burning candles and singing One Direction songs in honor of Payne. His death elicited emotional responses from common citizens, as well as celebrities. Charlie Puth also took to social media to mourn the loss of Payne, and shared how much of a nice person he was, and how much he enjoyed working with him.
Struggles Behind the Fame
Thus, Payne, who reached worldwide fame with One Direction, did not hide the problems with his mental state. That he had a problem with alcohol was public knowledge, which Payne relied on to deal with the challenges of stardom. Nevertheless, his potential was tremendous: he helped co-create One Direction’s monster smashes such as “Story of My Life” and “Live While We’re Young.”
A Career to Celebrate
Since his audition for The X Factor at only 16 years, Payne became an important contributor to the band, which later became incredibly popular. However, having been the third contestant in The X Factor, One Direction rose to the fame to record high hit songs and fans.
Personal Life
Payne’s private life was not very private at all. He has a son named Bear with former partner, singer Cheryl Cole. In recent years, Payne had devoted some time to his family and himself, giving tips on YouTube. Before his fatal accident, he shared his vacation in Argentina where he said he was looking forward to ride horses and play polo.
The World Reacts
When he died, people and fellow celebrities also mourned his death through the social media platforms. One thing will surely remain – he gave a lot to music and touched millions of people around the world.
Conclusion
Liam Payne’s death is a sad ending to a star that had its share of success and failure. It is for this reason that he will be remembered by his fans but more so his music, and the many people he inspired in his lifetime.