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
I know what it's like telling your child their dad is gone - it's an awful time for Cheryl, says Kerry Katona
ok.co.ukKerry Katona has shared a heartfelt tribute to Liam Payne following the shocking news of the singer's death. Liam tragically passed away aged 31 on Wednesday 17 October after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry admits the death has not only left her emotional, but reminded Kerry of her late husband, George Kay's death following a drug overdose in 2019.
After having to tell their daughter, DJ, of George's passing, Kerry knows all too well what Liam's ex Cheryl will be going through with their son, Bear.
Kerry said: "I was absolutely heartbroken when I read the shocking news of Liam Payne’s death last Wednesday night. I am sending so much love to his family and friends – they must be going through the worst pain. "It has been really triggering for me because the circumstances are so similar to when my late husband George [Kay] died in 2019.
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