Liam Payne death latest news: One Direction fans mourn singer in London vigil

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One Direction singer Liam Payne dies aged 31

Liam Payne was honoured in fan-held vigils in Liverpool and London in the wake of the singer’s death last week, aged 31.

Hundreds of fans stood in silence in London’s Hyde Park while mourning the singer, where they left flowers, candles and heart-shaped balloons,

Payne’s former One Direction bandmates have said they are “devastated” over the singer’s death, while Cheryl, the mother of Payne’s 7-year-old son Bear, has opened up about her grief at an “indescribably painful time.”

Singer Zayn Malik announced last week that he was postponing his forthcoming US tour, after he and the surviving 1D bandmembers shared their own tributes.

The singer, who shot to fame after joining the pop group on reality TV contest The X Factor in 2010 along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Malik and Louis Tomlinson, was described as a “kind, funny and brave soul”.

Payne’s cause of death was revealed in a preliminary autopsy on Thursday 17 October. Photos taken by officials of his hotel room showed it in a state of disarray, with a smashed TV screen and debris scattered around the surfaces.

VIDEO: Liam Payne fans sing ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ at Hyde Park vigil

Liam Payne fans sing ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ at Hyde Park vigil

Roisin O’Connor21 October 2024 08:41

Liam Payne songs to re-enter charts after singer’s death

One Direction songs are set to re-enter the top 40 in the charts following Liam Payne’s death, aged 31.

“Night Changes”, former No 2 single “Story Of My Life” and chart-topper “What Makes You Beautiful” are being played by fans in huge numbers, according to the Official Charts Company,

“What Makes You Beautiful”, the debut single from Payne and his bandmates Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles after they rose to fame on The X Factor in 2010, has been sung at memorials to the singer this weekend.

The UK charts could also see Payne’s solo tracks rise on Friday, with his last single “Teardrops”, “For You” with singer Rita Ora and “Strip That Down” with rapper Quavo all set to be in the top 100.

Roisin O’Connor21 October 2024 08:21

Liam Payne fans sing ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ at Hyde Park vigil

The 31-year-old tragically died after falling from a third-story balcony in a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, 2024.

Attendees held posters, balloons, and flowers in the west London park as they came together to pay their respects.

Vigils were also held in various locations across England over the weekend.

Liam Payne fans sing ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ at Hyde Park vigil

Greg Evans21 October 2024 08:00

In the wake of Liam Payne’s death, a leading figure within the music industry has called on measures to be introduced to stop youngsters being pushed into pop stardom.

Payne was 16 when he became a member of One Direction on The X Factor, but Guy Chambers, the former songwriter for Robbie Williams, now wants the music industry to stop working with talent under the age of 18.

Liam Payne
Liam Payne (Invision)

Greg Evans21 October 2024 07:30

More than 100 Liam Payne fans gather in Hyde Park to remember singer

More than 100 Liam Payne fans gather in Hyde Park to remember singer

Kevin Perry21 October 2024 07:00

Liam Payne given ‘In Memoriam’ tribute at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Liam Payne was included in the In Memoriam section at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 19, just days after his death.

Artists including Ozzy Osbourne, Cher and Jimmy Buffett were being inducted into the hall.

A photograph of Payne from One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” video was used, and Us Magazine reports attendees cheered the moment.

The ceremony is available to stream on Disney+.

Liam Payne given ‘In Memoriam’ tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Liam Payne given ‘In Memoriam’ tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Disney+)

Kevin Perry21 October 2024 06:00

Shawn Mendes pays emotional on-stage tribute to Liam Payne

Shawn Mendes pays emotional on-stage tribute to Liam Payne

Kevin Perry21 October 2024 05:09

Bruce Springsteen on Liam Payne death: ‘It’s a business that puts enormous pressure on young people’

Bruce Springsteen has reflected on the shock death of Liam Payne, saying the music industry “puts enormous pressures on young people.”

In a new interview, Springsteen said that artists dying young is “not an unusual thing in my business.”

Kevin Perry21 October 2024 04:08

Doctor shares how to talk to children about grief after Liam Payne death

Doctor shares how to talk to children about grief after Liam Payne death

Kevin Perry21 October 2024 03:07

Cheryl describes ‘indescribably painful’ grief

Cheryl Cole, the former X Factor judge who shares son Bear with Liam Payne, has issued a statement following the death of the One Direction singer.

“As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being,” she began.

Kevin Perry21 October 2024 02:00



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