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
Phillip Schofield 'keeps up tradition' as he speaks after death of beloved mum
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPhillip Schofield has said he's 'keeping up a family tradition' as he spoke for the first time since announcing her heartbreaking death.
The ex-broadcaster shared a series of pictures to social media as he announced his mother had died on Monday afternoon (October 14) after a "heartbreaking weekend". "Over three days, we held her, loved her, hugged her and said everything that needed to be said," Phillip said on his Instagram story. "She was calm, peaceful, beautiful and dignified.
I will forever be proud and privileged that she was my mum," he added. He said his mother had joined his father, her “beloved Brian”, who died in 2008. "Our eternal thanks to the paramedics.
Treliske A&E and Critical Care team who have been, in the past and this weekend, my mum’s and our angels. Your love and care has been our saviour.
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