n a tragic twist, former star spent his final hours with close friend and business mogul . The two met by chance at a dinner hosted by former editor in 2020, sparking an intense bond. From that point, supported through his struggles, working to help him find sobriety and stability.
Sadly, their friendship was cut short in where met a tragic fate. had often served as a stabilizing force for . In recent years, he helped relocate to for a fresh start, connecting him with medical specialists to support his recovery.
The bond grew stronger as and found common ground in business and shared ideas, often spending time in the studio together. "They became best friends really quickly," shared a friend of . " was one of the few people trusted.
" Payne's struggles resurface despite friend's efforts Earlier this year, returned to the to film Building the Band, a Netflix project with stars like . The experience, however, reopened old wounds. voiced concerns for his friend's well-being in an email to father, pleading for additional support.
In his note, expressed fear for state, noting that the environment posed risks due to past struggles. fiancée, reportedly felt uncomfortable with ' "ubiquitous presence" in life, as she saw how and would frequently brainstorm ideas and make plans together. Despite the friction, Nores remained one of closest allies until the very end.
A heartbreaking goodbye After returning from Europe, checked into a hotel with for a brief stay before heading back to th.