Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dead at 31
Liam Payne, a former member of the boyband One Direction, has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to police. He was 31 years old.
Just two hours prior to the tragic news, Payne posted a cheerful photo on Snapchat featuring himself and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, enjoying a moment in swimwear for a mirror selfie.
Payne gained notoriety in 2010 when he was united with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik to create One Direction during their time on The X Factor. Despite the fame, Payne was open about the challenges of rising to stardom at such a young age. He reflected on his time in the band, stating that it contributed to his struggles with suicidal thoughts and alcohol dependency.
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