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Liam Payne: Cause of Death, Wikipedia, Girlfriend, Family & Net Worth

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18 October 2024

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Liam Payne died after falling from a third-floor balcony on 16 October 2024 at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the age of 31.

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Early Life

Payne was born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, to parents Karen and Geoff Payne. His mother worked as an infant nurse while his father worked as a fitter. He grew up with his two older sisters, Nicola and Ruth. Payne was often sick as a young child and often was in the hospital due to damage to his kidneys.

While in school, Payne participated in a number of different sports and enjoyed running cross country. He also took up boxing lessons at the age of twelve to help improve his confidence as he experienced bullying from some older students. He attended St. Peter's Collegiate School and then studied music technology at Wolverhampton College – Paget Road. At this point, Payne had already been involved with music and performance for several years, as he first entered the world of show business when he was twelve. He was a member of the Pink Productions Theatre Company and was involved in many theatrical and music productions.

Career

In 2008, when Payne was 14, he auditioned for the fifth season of "The X Factor" and made it through a few rounds before being cut. Judge Simon Cowell advised him to return in a couple of years. Payne listened to this advice, returning in the show's seventh season in 2010. He sang a cover of Michael Buble's "Cry Me a River," which earned him a standing ovation. During the bootcamp stage of the competition, Payne was paired with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik to form a five-piece boy band. This allowed them to qualify in the "Group" category of the competition. They ultimately came in third place on the show.

After the end of the season, Simon Cowell signed the group, called One Direction, to his company. Their debut single, "What Makes You Beautiful," was released in September 2011. The song was a massive success around the world, reaching number one in several countries. Soon after, they released their debut album, "Up All Night," and then embarked on a worldwide tour. Tickets for the shows sold out in minutes, and fans and critics alike praised the group for their performance abilities. They released a video album, "Up All Night: The Live Tour," which documented many of their shows and experiences on the show in May of 2012.

Over the next few years, One Direction remained a worldwide sensation. They released their second album, "Take Me Home," in November of 2012, which reached the number one spot on the Billboard 200. They then began another world tour, which resulted in the concert film, "One Direction: This is Us," a 3-D documentary that grossed almost $70 million at the box office. In 2013, they released their third album, "Midnight Memories," which featured the single "Best Song Ever." They sold out another world tour and produced a second concert film.

When band member Zayn Malik left the group, Payne took over many of his vocals and also became one of the principal songwriters for the group. He is credited with co-writing more than half of the songs on the band's later albums.

Additionally, Payne started working on solo projects as a musician and producer. He released a few EDM tracks and also collaborated with artists like Cheryl Cole and Juicy J. In October of 2016, he signed a recording contract with Republic Records. He released his solo single, "Strip That Down," featuring Quavo in May of 2017. The song was a success and reached the tenth spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number three in the U.K. He released an EP in 2018 and then the single "Stack it Up" in September 2019.

Payne was featured in a number of fashion and beauty campaigns. In May of 2019, he became the first global ambassador for German Brand Hugo Boss. The Hugo x Liam Payne capsule collection was released during Berlin Fashion Week in July 2020.

Personal Life

In 2010, Payne began dating X-Factor dancer Danielle Peazer. They were together until 2012. The following year, he began dating his childhood friend, Sophia Smith, and the couple remained together until 2015. In 2016, he started a relationship with the singer Cheryl. They had a son together in March 2017 and then broke up in 2019. Soon after, he began dating British model and actress Naomi Campbell, though this relationship did not last more than a few months. In late 2019, he started dating model Maya Henry, and the couple announced their engagement in August 2020. However, the following year, they announced that they had ended their relationship, although they got back together later that year. At the time of his death, Liam was dating a woman named Kate Cassidy.

He was a supporter of the football team West Bromwich Albion. He was also an avid supporter of UNICEF and has teamed up with other celebrities and professional athletes to raise money for the organization. He was a vocal proponent of the pro-choice movement, as well as the Black Lives Matter movement.

Net Worth

Liam Payne had a net worth of $70 million at the time of his death.

One Direction Earnings

Since forming in 2010, the group One Direction sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. As of this writing, the group has released five studio albums. Between June 2013 and June 2014, the group generated $75 million in revenue. Between June 2014 and 2015, the group generated $130 million in revenue. Their "Where We Are" Tour generated $282 million, which is the second-highest gross for a vocal group in history. Their band is owned by a corporation called 1D Media, which was formed in 2010 and is owned equally by the five members. Band member Zayn Malik departed the group in 2015. The band went on hiatus in January 2016, and each member has subsequently pursued solo careers that have been surprisingly successful. All five members of One Direction have released solo songs that have charted in the Top 40 in the United States. They are one of the few examples of a group act where the individual artists found success outside of the group.

Real Estate

In 2015, Liam paid $10 million for a mansion in Calabasas, California. He listed the nearly 5-acre property for sale in 2018 for $14 million. He dropped the price a number of times until finally accepting $10.2 million in January 2021. The buyer was fellow singer Halsey. Payne also maintained a residence in Buckinghamshire.

Health

Payne had spoken about struggling with alcoholism since the peak of One Direction's success. Payne also discussed his struggles with suicidal ideation. In 2023, he stated that he had been sober for over three months. Payne received an ADHD diagnosis as an adult. In August 2023, he was hospitalized with a kidney infection.[98] Later in 2023, he announced his sobriety and said that he went to a rehab facility.

On 1 June 2022, he was interviewed by Logan Paul for his podcast series where Payne, while intoxicated, said that One Direction originated with Simon Cowell's promise to him. He also discussed former fellow member Zayn Malik's family life and stated, "There's many reasons why I dislike Zayn and there's many reasons why I'll always, always be on his side". He subsequently clarified his remarks on Malik and apologized. According to an article on Vulture, Payne made incorrect claims in the interview, such as having "outsold everybody" else from One Direction.

Death

On 16 October 2024, Payne died after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the age of 31.

Police were called to the hotel following an emergency call from the hotel manager, who reported "an aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol". The manager indicated in the call that "when he is conscious he is destroying the entire room and we need you to send someone", noting that the man's life was at risk due to the room having a balcony.

Payne fell from the balcony shortly after emergency services arrived. His death was confirmed at 5:11 p.m. Argentina Time (UTC−03:00). The emergency medical team that arrived at the hotel reported a "cranial fracture and extremely serious injuries" that led to Payne's immediate death.

Alberto Crescenti, director of Buenos Aires' public emergency medical service, announced Payne's death on the Argentine news channel TN, stating that the fall was from a height of approximately 13 to 14 metres (43 to 46 ft) and that Payne sustained "very serious injuries incompatible with life", leaving "no possibility of resuscitation". Crescenti declined to comment on whether the death was a suicide or an accident. Pablo Policicchio, communications director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, stated that Payne "had jumped from the balcony of his room". Authorities are investigating Payne's death, and a post-mortem is being conducted. Police later said that several medications and energy supplements were found in his room, including clonazepam, and that a whiskey bottle was found in the courtyard where his body was recovered. Initial post-mortem examination indicated that Payne died from internal and external haemorrhages and multiple traumatic injuries. The forensic experts reported 25 injuries caused by the fall and stated that Payne's traumatic brain injuries were "enough to cause death", with the bleeding in his head and upper body also contributing to his death. The examination found no signs of a fight and noted that Payne was alone in the room at the time of his death.

American tabloid website TMZ obtained photographs of Payne's corpse and published cropped images that showed his arm and waist. Their decision to publish the photos was criticised by a number of fans and public figures, prompting the outlet to remove the images.

FAQs

When was Liam Payne born?

Liam Payne was born on August 23, 1993.

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When did Liam Payne Die?

Liam Payne died on Ocotber 16, 2024

At what age did Liam Payne die?

Liam Payne died at the age of 31.

What was the cause of death of Liam Payne?

Liam Payne died after falling from a third-floor balcony of CasaSur Hotel.

What was the height of Liam Payne?

Liam Payne was 1.78m or 5'10 ft

What was the Net Worth of Liam Payne?

Liam Payne had a net worth of $70 Million according to Celebrity Networth

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