Kate Cassidy, Liam Payne’s girlfriend,
cried and shared: I’ve been trying to stop this from happening for so long, but today he sneaked out and… See more
Fans and friends have paid tribute to Liam Payne on social media, calling his death “heartbreaking”.
Singer Liam Payne was one of five members of the hugely popular boy band from 2010 to 2016. Since One Direction announced their hiatus in March 2016, Payne has pursued a solo career with the platinum-certified single Strip That Down and a studio album.