Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Harry Styles breaks silence on Liam Payne's death saying 'my heart breaks for his son Bear'
ok.co.ukHarry Styles has expressed his deep sorrow following the untimely passing of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.The devastating news was made public on Wednesday, revealing that Liam had suffered a fatal accident while vacationing in Buenos Aires with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, falling from the third floor of a hotel.
Liam, who rose to global fame as one part of the iconic boyband after their formation on The X Factor in 2011 under Simon Cowell's guidance, alongside Harry, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan, left an indelible mark on the music scene.
On Thursday, October 17, Harry took to Instagram to share his heartache, writing: "I am truly devastated by Liam's passing. His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it." He continued: "Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious.
He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving.The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life.
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