LOOKING BACK
Liam Payne calls himself a ‘lost boy’ in heartbreaking video he shared weeks before his death
Liam talked about his One Direction days in the haunting video
LIAM Payne called himself "a lost boy" as he looked back on his One Direction days in a heartbreaking video recorded weeks before he died.
The pop star, 31, tragically fell to his death from his third floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday evening.
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He was in the city attending 1D bandmate Niall Horan's tour.
Liam had been sharing daily updates on his life on Snapchat, discussing his move to Miami, life with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, and his rise to fame in the X Factor mega-group.
In one poignant clip he titled Rating My Outfits, he spoke about his public appearances from his days in One Direction.
The singer shared one photo from an appearance at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball in 2017, showing him dressed in tracksuit bottoms and a blue top covered in shooting stars and a flying eagle.
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Commenting on the snap, Liam said: "This is not good, and I don't look particularly happy either.
"I look like a very lost boy."
Another photo showed Liam with the One Direction lads, including Niall, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.
Liam poured praise on the boys, telling his fans: "Zayn looks incredibly great, doesn't he?
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"Zayn always looks great, it was really hard to stand next to him."
On Harry, he said: "Harry is starting to venture out into his Harry-licous self."
"Louis looks great, Louis could be James Bond," Liam continued.
It comes as:
- Liam's cause of death was released by medics
- A heartbreaking 911 call from worried hotel staff was revealed
- Cops are reportedly set to hunt for a drug dealer
- The star's ex says he "predicted his early death"
- Liam's girlfriend revealed why she left Argentina
- Simon Cowell cancelled BGT auditions after Liam's death
Liam Payne’s final tribute to son Bear
About himself, he said: "I don't know why I always have to dress like the gaffer, like I've always got a coat on."
He went on to describe the group as becoming "dapper gents" on the red carpet.
After showing another photo, Liam shared a proud story from his days on the red carpet.
He said he was delighted to be told he looked like former England captain David Beckham by comedian Jack Whitehall.
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He revealed: "This was the era where I was most getting compared to David Beckham.
"Which made my head massive by the way, it was the coolest thing ever.
"It was actually Jack Whitehall who said it. We were together, and Jack Whitehall had a polaroid camera, and he said, 'oh, twins!'
"No one had ever said that before. And then it just never stopped.";
Tragic Liam's cause of death has today been revealed.
Liam died at the CasaSur Hotel instantly from multiple injuries including a fractured skull, medics said.
LIAM'S STRUGGLES
Since rising to unprecedented levels of success with One Direction on the X Factor in 2010, Liam has struggled with a variety of health difficulties, including addiction, and spending time in rehab.
He revealed that he spent time in a US wellness clinic after he "hit rock bottom".
He also told how a mystery respiratory illness left him floored in 2021.
Liam admitted turning to alcohol and drugs to hide how he struggled to cope with One Direction's dizzying levels of fame — which would spark panic attacks and high levels of exhaustion.
In 2021, he blamed a "pills and booze phase" for bloating his face to "ten times the size" while also revealing he used to guzzle the contents of his mini bar when band chiefs checked the lads into hotels to keep fans at bay.
Liam leaves behind his seven-year-old son Bear who he shared with ex Cheryl.
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His devastated family have broken their silence after his tragic death, saying they have been left "devastated".
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Tributes to Liam Payne
SHOCKED friends, family and fans have paid heartbreaking tributes to Liam as news of the singer's death circulated across the world.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from One Direction's camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing 'Just a boy...' alongside a broken heart emoji.
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared an image of the pair together with the words: ";Such an awful tragedy.
"Sending love to his family and all those who loved him."
X Factor star Olly Murs told fans he was "devastated" and "lost for words".
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x".
Liam Gallagher said he was "very sad" and told his followers on X: "Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, go easy."
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning today.
He said: “I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the "devastating news" on her show today and told fans she hugged her own son Woody tight this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: "I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys whilst auditioning for X Factor..he was 14 years old..
"We instantly clicked and looked at him as a little brother..that year it worked out for us but not for him and then 2 years later he went back to audition and One Direction was born..the rest is history..
"Absolutely heartbroken by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..just can’t believe that things have ended this way..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends brother..RIP."
Niall Horan's brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, praising him as a "top young man".
He added: "You will be forever missed. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.
"My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
"10th October we met and we started out that evening as 5 families into one big one 1D family thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE x x x"
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: "RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…"
American singer, Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: "I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
"He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone...
"I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry..."
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: "RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family."
In another tweet, they added: "Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne."
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: "So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend."
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam's tragic death on Instagram, adding: "Can't believe this! RIP Liam."
Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: "I'm so taken aback, rest in peace."
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