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’s ‘poignant’ letter to his 10-year-old self resurfaces after his death: ‘Cherish every moment’
nypost.comLiam Payne wrote to his 10-year-old self has resurfaced in the wake of his tragic death at 31.On Thursday, a video was posted to BBC Radio 2’s Instagram account in which host Scott Mills speaks about the time Payne was a guest on his show at the height of COVID-19.“During the pandemic, Liam came on my show,” Mills says to listeners in the October 17 clip before explaining that the BBC Radio 1 show he was hosting at the time was “asking people to write a letter to their 10-year-old selves.”“Liam’s is so poignant today,” he continues before stating he was giving “a little warning,” ahead of sharing the late singer’s letter.“This is … it’s quite sad to listen to.
But I just really, really wanted to play it to you today,” he says before the clip begins.In the video, Payne is seen wearing headphones as he reads the letter. “Dear 10-year-old Liam,” it begins. “Get ready!
It’s about to get a little bumpy.“Cherish every moment with your loved ones right now, as there’s only a few more family holidays to enjoy.
Life is about to turn surreal,” he continues. “You know that thing you love — singing? Keep it up, and when you turn 14, something magical is going to happen.
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