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Liam Payne, Former One Direction Member, Dies at 31 on Oct. 16

Oct 17, 2024, 11:04 PM

Liam Payne, former member of the globally renowned band One Direction, has passed away at the age of 31 on October 16. Payne's death has prompted heartfelt tributes from his former bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson. The band members expressed their grief and shared fond memories of Payne, emphasizing the positive impact he had on their lives. Styles described Payne as 'warm, supportive, and incredibly loving,' and stated that he is 'truly devastated' by his passing. The group released a joint statement saying, 'The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.'