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
Liam Payne fans call for 'Liam's law' as UK government responds to death
ok.co.ukFollowing the tragic demise of Liam Payne at the age of 31, fans of the One Direction star are calling for a new law to be brought in.
A new petition, labelled 'Liam's law', has been created in the wake of his death in a bid to help protect celebrities and their mental health.
The singer fell three floors from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and an early autopsy indicated that Liam had 'pink cocaine', ecstasy, ketamine, and other drugs in his system.The beloved singer had openly discussed his battles with sobriety and mental health issues, leading many to question the lack of support he received.
The petition, which has already received more than 100,000 signatures, calls for the entertainment industry to provide more support for those in the art and spotlight.The devoted fan who launched the petition highlighted Liam's own calls for a better support system for young artists navigating the pressures of fame.
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