One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday at age 31 after falling three stories from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Payne was a beloved member of the group, which was formed in 2010 with Payne, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. Liam auditioned for The X-Factor singing competition series as solo acts and were brought together by judge Simon Cowell to form the band.
They became one of the most successful boy bands of all time, with a loyal fan base of “Directioners” and a meteoric rise to fame on par with Beatlemania. The release of One Direction's debut album, Up All Night, marked a key milestone in Liam's career. The album topped the charts in several countries and established the group as global superstars.
Hits like "What Makes You Beautiful" brought them immense recognition. Liam Payne played a significant role in songwriting for One Direction, co-writing many of their songs, including "Story of My Life" and "Midnight Memories." His contributions to the group's creative process were pivotal to their evolution in sound.
After One Direction went on hiatus in 2016, Liam pursued a solo career, signing a deal with Capitol Records. His departure from the group dynamic was a major milestone as he sought to establish himself as a solo artist. Britain's Queen Elizabeth meets Liam Payne after the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain March 12, 2018.
Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole began dating in late 2015. Their relationship bec.
