Disturbing drama between Liam Payne and ex-fiancee Maya Henry looms over Payne’s shocking passing

The tragic death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne has sparked an outpouring of shock and grief, with details emerging about his last days and recent tumultuous relationships. Payne, 31, reportedly fell from a third-story hotel window in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after hotel staff had reported aggressive behavior from a guest believed to be him. Payne, who struggled publicly with addiction, had recently attended his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert in the city. Authorities have noted that drug paraphernalia and a damaged television were found in his hotel room.

This incident followed a cease and desist order issued by Payne’s ex-fiancée, model Maya Henry, citing alleged stalking and harassment. Days before his passing, Henry had shared on social media and in a podcast appearance that Payne’s behavior included frequent, unsolicited calls and messages to her and her family, allegedly causing her emotional distress. Henry claimed that Payne turned his fan base against her, adding that he would express suicidal thoughts, which she interpreted as a form of manipulation.

In a final twist, Payne’s current girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, had reportedly left Argentina two days before his death, noting in a TikTok video that she was eager to return home. Payne is survived by his son, Bear, born in 2017, whom he shared with former partner Cheryl Tweedy.