Liam Payne was an English singer and songwriter who became known as a member of the popular boy band One Direction along with Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles. He auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008 when he was 14 years old as a solo artist before forming a boy band.
One Direction was named 2012’s Top New Artist by Billboard and in 2014, the band received eight Teen Choice Awards. As a solo artist, Payne has released a bunch of singles from his upcoming debut album including hit singles “Strip That Down” and “For You”, both topped several music charts in the UK, the US, Australia, France, and Germany, among others. He died on 16 October 2024, after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Liam Payne Biography
Liam Payne was born on the 29th of August 1993, in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom. He was 31 years old.
| Birth Name | Liam James Payne |
| Nickname | Payno, Daddy Direction, DJ Payne, Paynee |
| Date of Birth | August 29, 1993 |
| Died | October 16, 2024 |
| Place of Birth | Wolverhampton, England |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality | Brtish |
| Ethnicity | English |
Family and Education
Liam’s parents are Karen, a nursery nurse, and Geoff Payne, a fitter. He has two older sisters, Nicola and Ruth.
Liam attended St Peter’s Collegiate School in Wolverhampton where he was involved in sports, especially cross-country running. He faced bullying from senior students after he failed to make the English National Team for the 2012 Olympic Games. He took boxing lessons at the age of 12a and completed 11 GCSEs at the school.
Payne then attended the City of Wolverhampton College in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England where he studied music technology.
Liam Payne Love Life
Payne was in a relationship with influencer Kate Cassidy. The began dating in 2022.
He entered into a relationship with social media star Maya Henry in 2019. They got engaged in August 2020. After a brief split in June 2021, the couple reconciled in July of that year. The duo called off their engagement in 2022.
Payne started a relationship with singer Cheryl Cole in 2016, who is 10 years older than him. They welcomed their first child, a son, Bear, on 22 March 2017. They broke up in July 2018.
Prior to his relationship with Cheryl, Liam was romantically linked to English dancer, Danielle Peazer from 2010 until 2013 and also dated his childhood friend Sophia Smith from 2013 to 2015.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 11 inches Centimeters – 180 cm Meters – 1.8 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 73 kg Pounds – 161 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Deep Voice Wearing Plaid |
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
As a member of the boy band, One Direction, they released their first studio album, Up All Night, on November 19, 2011. The album peaked at several music charts in around sixteen countries with its hit single “What Makes You Beautiful”, debuting at number one in the UK and number four in the US. It managed to sell over 4.5 records worldwide and received multiple platinum in the US and Australia.
One Direction has released five studio albums to date –
- Up All Night (2011)
- Take Me Home (2012)
- Midnight Memories (2013)
- Four (2014)
- Made in the A.M. (2015)
As a solo artist, Liam Payne released his debut single “Strip That Down” on May 19, 2017, followed by “For You” in January 2018. Both singles topped the music charts in several countries, including the US, the UK, and Australia.
Film Debut
Liam Payne along with other members of the boy band One Direction starred in the British American 3-D concert film One Direction: This Is Us (1D3D) in 2013.
Television Debut
Payne made his television debut in 2008 when he appeared in the singing reality TV show The X Factor as a
Famous For
Being a member of the highly successful English boy band, One Direction.
Best known for his solo singles – “Strip That Down” and “For You”.
Favorite Things
- TV Shows – Friends (1994-2004), Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005)
- Movies – Toy Story series, Click
- Color – Purple
Liam Payne Net Worth
As of 2024, Liam Payne had an estimated net worth of $70 million. The majority of his fortune comes from his singing career with the group One Direction as salary. He lives in a luxury mansion in Surrey, England, which is valued at £5m. He had many expensive cars in possession including the 1960 Ford Anglia 105E.
Liam Payne Death
On October 16, 2024, Liam Payne died after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in Palermo. The 31-year-old singer was allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol when the hotel manager called the emergency service after he was destroying things in his room. Fearing that he was uncontrollable and since the room had a balcony, the emergency services were called, however, he fell from the balcony before they arrived. He was confirmed dead at 5:11 p.m. Argentina Time.
Liam Payne Facts
Liam became a member of the Pink Productions Theatre Company at the age of 12 years old a
Payne cites Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, and Usher as major musical influences.
He exhibited his musical talent at age 6 but was desperate to become an Olympic runner. Following his failure in fulfilling his ambition, he decided to take music as his career and subsequently auditioned for The X Factor in 2008.
He auditioned for X Factor twice in 2008 and then in 2010. He performed “Fly Me to the Moon” in his first audition followed by “Cry Me a River” in his second audition.
Payne was born with one functional kidney.
Payne had been named an ambassador of Sustainable Development Goals also known as the Global Goals campaign.
He was good friends with English recording artist Katie Waissel and radio personality Scott Mills.
He was a big fan of singer Leona Lewis.
Liam was an ambassador for several non-profit organizations like UNICEF and Trekstock.
Payne was named Attitude Magazine’s Sexiest Man of the Year in 2015 and included in Glamour’s lists for “Sexiest Men” in 2012 and 2013.
He was an avid fan of the Harry Potter series.
Payne had two dogs named Loki and Watson.
Liam had at least 18 tattoos.