Liam Payne's death has sparked a wave of mourning in Hollywood, as celebrities come together to honor the One Direction star's legacy and urge others to avoid the perils of renown that ultimately claimed his life, a new report claimed.
On Wednesday, October 16, Liam passed away at the age of 31 due to a fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Argentine police have informed TMZ that their current hypothesis is that the 1D singer was under the influence of a drug known as "cristal," which can result in severe mood swings, erratic behavior, and potential aggression.
In Touch Weekly's insider asserts that “His death has rocked the industry as a whole,” as tributes from fans and other celebrities flow in. “He was so well liked and far too young to die.”
Liam's former One Direction bandmates, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, all expressed condolences and tributes to their late friend, as per BBC. Kelly Osborne, who has experienced her addiction issues, stated in an interview that his death "hit hard."
The source observes that Liam's struggle with his drug addiction has been continuous for an extended period. In late July, the father of one had even visited The Priory in an attempt to rid himself of his afflictions; however, he only remained for 48 hours of the intended 28-day treatment regimen. Throughout 2023, he had previously spent a total of 100 days in rehabilitation, GLOBE Magazine reported.
“The sad truth is that for years he’s been struggling with addiction and mental health issues,” the informant continues, adding, “Pretty well everyone knew it and essentially looked the other way.”
As the Argentine police continue their investigation, there is an increasing demand for the individual who sold Liam the narcotics to be brought to justice and faced with consequences. Geoff Payne, the father of the tragic celebrity, arrived in the country on October 18 and identified his son's body. He volunteered his assistance to the authorities.
Although the drug dealer may be considering immediate repercussions, the insider contends that numerous individuals are expressing their dissatisfaction with how Liam and his bandmates were treated at such a young age. Additionally, those who exploited the boys for their financial benefit are also to blame.
“A lot of people are saying he was another victim of the Hollywood machine. There’s a lot of fingers being pointed and a collective sense that everyone should have done more to help him,” the source states.
A second source previously informed In Touch Weekly that the One Direction band members “weren’t emotionally mature enough to handle the fame. They were treated as if they were merchandise.”
Ruth, the singer's sister, reiterated the sentiment in her Instagram tribute, writing, “I don’t feel this world was kind enough to you, and quite often over the last few years you’ve had to really try hard to overcome all that was being aimed at you. I’m sorry I couldn’t save you.”
People are making a solemn promise to take what they have learned from this experience and to honor his legacy by providing assistance to other individuals working in the business who are experiencing difficulties and are not receiving the kind of care and attention that they require.
