celeb news Liam Payne (31) found dead in Buenos Aires

[Lady Claire]

I'm still in shock with this. I think around late 2022 his figure was super skinny and clearly he wasn't in a good space mentally... i even made a thread at the time to discuss this. There was something off about him for a long time now but some months ago i thought he was back on track - releasing more music and looking healthier again. Then i found out about his erratic behavior these past weeks and instantly thought that he may had relapsed, which probably was the case. I just wish he had more people supporting him personally, he desperately needed help.

 

Also, i don't think it's time to point who's right or wrong or who's responsible for that. Things aren't black and white. Regardless of what he may did it doesn't change the fact that people who grew up with 1D and had some affective memories towards him will def get sad, shocked and in disbelief. Some of you needs to let people grief, he's gone, it's over now and there's nothing else to do about that. Just respect the moment.

 

I feel so sorry for his kid and his loved ones. He was a pretty talented guy but unfortunately a lot of things led to this. A really sad situation, may he rest in peace.

 

 

[Glam]

Yesterday I was in shock and felt nothing, but now the feelings as a former Directioner are coming out.

 

I am still aware of what his ex-gf said and I believe her, but damn 1D was a part of our lives.

 

I am in shambles.

[Bethenny Frankel]

so sad, I liked his 1D central songs and his solo stuff too. another life gone too soon.

[Rogue_Redux]

51 minutes ago, KingWitch said:

Yeah Harry's statement is just very impersonal, i have a feeling all the hate Liam got is about to shift towards him because the internet never learns

I literally thought the same thing but as others said it reflected their relationship status tbh. Nothing wrong with that.

[Fruity]

The Mail just revealed he'd recently been dropped by his label which I'm sure didn't help matters... 

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13972219/Liam-Payne-dropped-label-Universal-Music-death.html

[discosean]

RIP.

I saw the news of his passing when I was at work yesterday and felt sad in that moment and after reading some of the things said here and elsewhere I feel sad now too mainly because of how young he was and that he was struggling with substance abuse and mental health. My heart hurts for his son losing his dad so young and like this. 

I was a casual fan of One Direction and I did check out all of the members' solo work after they disbanded. I wanted to like Liam's work, but much of it was so-so. He definitely had the voice and the charisma needed to be a star but the material he had to work with was just not great.

 

"For You" with Rita Ora for the Fifty Shades movie was truly a moment. It was a really great song will become a classic.

Perhaps it's not appropriate to mention this now, but I found Liam to be really handsome and sexy based on some of his fashion photoshoots and pictorials, and I am definitely guilty of suggesting jokingly that he might have had more success entering the adult entertainment industry. He was really beautiful. 

I know there are a lot of complex issues he was involved in, especially the allegations that had unfolded in recent days and months. We can still mourn him and be sad about his passing. He was not perfect, and the rest of us are not either. 

I hope he is at peace now and his family finds healing and solace.  

[Superberih]

Wow. Just found out about this. R.I.P.  

[publikcitizen]

3 hours ago, Born to Run said:

MAYA HENRY LIED

If you think abortion/axe thing actually happened, taken from a fan fiction book where she did NOT claim abuse while she happens to be the daughter of a big lawyer and Liam walked away with it, idk what to say!

 

Mods, start banning these losers screaming abuser!! in this thread, thanks.

 

 

The receipts are interesting to read but this is really more so observation based and just one side of the story. We'll never know the whole truth. 

[Doogle]

4 hours ago, Pikachoo said:

you know what ill be honest now that he's passed away, every celebrity is coming out of the woodwork saying "im speechless my heart is broken you were so kind liam rip" even his former bandmates.

 

well im sorry but where were all these people when Liam needed them the most? when he was at his lowest? where were they reaching out to him? now its all sharing pictures and Rita Ora not being able to finish singing her and Liam's song because she's in tears. well where were you Rita? how come I never read in the tabloids "Rita Ora is urging Liam to go to rehab". wel your tears are too late. so damn phony. he needed you when he was ALIVE

This is so weird lordddd

[Zeferino]

Louis' message was so sweet 

[popmusicisdead]

i feel so bad for Louis. his sister also died young due to drugs. must be traumatizing.

[Calvin]

Louis's post was so heart touching. He always seems the nicest one to me. 

Edited October 18, 2024 by Calvin

[Gelato]

His label dropped him only a few days before his death

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13972219/Liam-Payne-dropped-label-Universal-Music-death.html

 

There is another story by a UK showbiz insider but I feel icky posting it. It's extremely personal.

Edited October 18, 2024 by Gelato

[Jay07]

I didn't follow this story so are you telling me this huge witch hunt was only based on a fictional book? 

[diemoehre]

7 hours ago, Born to Run said:

MAYA HENRY LIED

If you think abortion/axe thing actually happened, taken from a fan fiction book where she did NOT claim abuse while she happens to be the daughter of a big lawyer and Liam walked away with it, idk what to say!

 

Mods, start banning these losers screaming abuser!! in this thread, thanks.

 

 

Is this really the place to post this? 

Imo it doesn't help discussing the abuse in here as it only adds fuel to the fire. Maya Henry gets so much hate for "being responsible for Liam's death" already. 

The reality is, we only know what these people show and tell us. We don't know whether he actually abused her and we don't know if je jumped intentionally or not. 

 

My heart breaks for Liam's family, especially for his son. 31 is way, way too young. I read in here that he suffered from addiction and mental health issues and apparently was doing better for a while before relapsing? That is so devastating. I hope his family is able to heal from this somehow.

[blondeskinnyrich]

14 hours ago, gatito said:

this is very ignorant please get educated elsewhere and think again before posting

okay mr know it all, educate me then if you're such a specialist on the topic

 

I shared my opinion and believe it or not I did think about it and I stand by what I said, even if most of you **** on me for it

[Robyn.]

On 10/17/2024 at 9:41 AM, Illyboy said:

wait are y'all calling him bear as in the gay slang or did people generally call him Bear as a nickname? (i didn't stan 1D so, sorry for the dumb question)

girl this cracked me tf up 

[diemoehre]

47 minutes ago, blondeskinnyrich said:

okay mr know it all, educate me then if you're such a specialist on the topic

 

I shared my opinion and believe it or not I did think about it and I stand by what I said, even if most of you **** on me for it

I wasn't asked but I will try to explain it from what I know.

Many addictions come from mental health issues. Let's take depression or anxiety for example. Many people don't have healthy ways to cope with these issues. Some keep it inside until it is too much, some get violent, some turn to drugs. It's also important to remember here that until not so long ago doctors used to recommend drinking a glass of wine in the evening if you're depressed. So people turn to these vices in order to have a break from their problems, their suffering. Alcohol calms people down for example. This obviously works well initially, so people continue doing this. Makes sense, right? But the body starts to get addicted and you need more and more and more of the drug and over longterm end up ruining your life. 

Imo the problem (at least in Germany) is, that addiction and mental health issues get treated separately. I've met some depressed addicts who had to go to rehab first and be sober for a while before they even started depression treatment. I do get that you can't let someone completely drugged participate in a depression program, but mental issues should still be treated while the person is in rehab and not just the addiction issues.

Another problem is that drug abuse is very stigmatized. By saying this like "it was his choice" or "addicts don't deserve respect" people are more ashamed of their addiction and it gets harder for them to seek treatment.

[Arrows]

10 hours ago, Pikachoo said:

I'm not targeting Rita in particular.

That's exactly what you did though?

[Maneater]

10 hours ago, Pikachoo said:

you know what ill be honest now that he's passed away, every celebrity is coming out of the woodwork saying "im speechless my heart is broken you were so kind liam rip" even his former bandmates.

 

well im sorry but where were all these people when Liam needed them the most? when he was at his lowest? where were they reaching out to him? now its all sharing pictures and Rita Ora not being able to finish singing her and Liam's song because she's in tears. well where were you Rita? how come I never read in the tabloids "Rita Ora is urging Liam to go to rehab". wel your tears are too late. so damn phony. he needed you when he was ALIVE

People like you are so ******* weird omg

[diemoehre]

On 10/17/2024 at 8:12 AM, TeeJay said:

I don't know why i'm jumping in and saying anything but as someone who's life was thrown into chaos as a child and was surrounded by drug users from a young age, **** them.

 

My life was hell because of them and I had to fight everyday to survive and find a way to take care of myself and protect myself from those people as a kid, so no, they are not people who deserve respect because they CHOSE to use drugs.

It is terrible and inexcusable that you had to go through that. I am in no way trying to say anything different. It is not fair and I can't even begin to imagine how growing up in this environment feels like and I hope you are able to heal.

 

That being said, it doesn't help society as a whole to villify every single drug user. Should people with addictions try and seek treatment? Absolutely! It should be their personal, mandated duty, especially if there's children or other humans/animals they're responsible for involved. And if they don't seek treatment or mistreat others because of their addiction then yes, they are terrible people. 

But by telling every single drug addict that they're terrible for being addicted, which is a biological process and not neccessarily a character flaw, you keep the stigma about this topic up. People will have a harder time asking for help then. That keeps the cycle of addiction up.

Remember, the US waged war on drugs in the past, and it evidently didn't work. We need a different approach without shame and insults.

[Initials]

Cheryl and him did a great job protecting their son's privacy. Hopefully it will remain that way.

The funeral is going to be heart-wrenching.

[Sawk]

May he Rest in Peace, he deserved much much better.

[kellysclarkson]

4 hours ago, popmusicisdead said:

i feel so bad for Louis. his sister also died young due to drugs. must be traumatizing.

And wasn't his first single about losing his mum? He's been through a lot 

[The7thStranger]

9 minutes ago, kayliah said:

Im sorry but I have no sympathy for drug addicts.Go te rehab or get the help you need.

If only it were that simple.

 

Granted, Liam had far more resources than most people. But addiction takes on so many permutations that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.