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
The glimmer of hope fans want to come out of Liam Payne's tragic death
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA petition demanding legislation to safeguard the mental health of artists in the entertainment industry has garnered over 120,000 signatures, following the tragic death of Liam Payne.
The One Direction star tragically fell from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last week, dying at the age of 31.
It comes as musicians including former boyband member Robbie Williams and The X Factor's Katie Waissel have called for improved care and support for young artists in the wake of Payne’s passing.
The petition, initiated on Change.org last week by a fan of Payne, urges lawmakers to "implore lawmakers to create legislation safeguarding the mental health of artists within the industry". READ MORE: Body found at Ashton Canal near Etihad Stadium - latest updates It advocates for a law, named 'Liam’s Law', which would require "regular mental health check-ups, adequate rest periods and the presence of mental health professionals on-set, including any ongoing support during their career".
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