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 have spoken out after the singer’s tragic death, sharing that they are “utterly devastated”.The former One Direction member tragically died last night (October 16) aged 31, after reportedly falling from the third floor of an Argentine hotel.
CNN has since confirmed the British singer’s death via a statement from local authorities.The ‘Little Things’ singer was raised in Wolverhampton by his mother Karen – a nurse – and father Geoff – a fitter.
According to reports, Payne’s older sisters, Nicola and Ruth, arrived to their family home in Codsall early this morning (October 17).Speaking from their home in Wolverhampton, one of Payne’s family members told MailOnline: “We are utterly devastated by the news.”In a later statement issued by a family spokeswoman (as per The Telegraph), the late singer’s family added: “We are heartbroken.
Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”News of Payne’s death was broken by local newspaper La Nacion, who claimed he fell from the third floor of an Argentinian hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood.
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