“British musician Liam James Payne, composer and guitarist, former member of the band One Direction, died today after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Palermo,” the statement read.

Liam died aged 31 on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. His close pal actor and presenter James, 46, was among many stars who ...

Liam James is a picture editor who has worked for The Independent since 2018. He spent three years as a reporter for the publication, taking an interest in security and climate matters.

BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James paid an emotional tribute to Liam Payne at the start of his breakfast show following the singer’s ...

Liam James Payne joined One Direction after auditioning on ITV talent show The X Factor aged just 16. The group would become one of the best-selling boybands of all time until their hiatus in 2015.