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Hundreds gather in central London to mourn death of singer Liam Payne

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 2 developments

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Hundreds gathered Sunday in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this week. Directioners, as supporters of the massively successful boy band are known, left tributes in London, Glasgow, P…

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  1. One Direction Members—Including Zayn Malik, Harry Styles—Issue Statements On Liam Payne’s Death

    Headline from Forbes ·

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    Hundreds gather in central London to mourn death of singer Liam Payne

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

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Reports & sources

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  1. Breitbart News

    Liam Payne, Former One Direction Member, Dead at 31 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Liam Payne, a former member of the pop group One Direction, died on Wednesday at the age of 31.

  2. CNN

    Liam Payne and his fans grew up together. A look back at his life in the spotlight (opens CNN)

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    Many One Direction fans are struggling to understand the death of the former group’s member, Liam Payne.

  3. Washington Times

    One Direction fans mourn Liam Payne as his death sends shockwaves around the world (opens Washington Times)

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    Shockwaves spread around the world Thursday at the death of Liam Payne, who shot to stardom as a member of British boy band One Direction and had to deal with intense global fame while still in his teens.

  4. UPI

    One Direction singer Liam Payne dies in fall at 31 (opens UPI)

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    Liam Payne, 1/5 of the band One Direction, died Wednesday in a fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Ares.

  5. The Guardian

    Liam Payne vigil: candles, tears and applause at Buenos Aires as One Direction fans say farewell to Liam Payne (opens The Guardian)

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    Hundreds of distraught fans gathered outside Palermo hotel to mourn a singer who was part of the soundtrack of their teenage years after he fell to his death

  6. Newsweek

    Liam Payne tributes pour in after singer falls to his death (opens Newsweek)

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    Charlie Puth, Shawn Mendes and Zedd have all shared tributes for Liam Payne after their former One Direction bandmate died in Argentina.

  7. The Guardian

    Grief and shock at Buenos Aires hotel where Liam Payne died: ‘I came to say goodbye’ (opens The Guardian)

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    One Direction fans flock to the site where their idol fell to his death on Wednesday as hotel guests express confusion

  8. Forbes

    One Direction Members—Including Zayn Malik, Harry Styles—Issue Statements On Liam Payne’s Death (opens Forbes)

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    Former One Direction bandmates mourn Liam Payne, 31, who died after he fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina Wednesday.

  9. Variety

    I Started a One Direction Stan Account to Find My Tribe. I’ve Revived It to Process Liam Payne’s Death (opens Variety)

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    One Direction fans are mourning Liam Payne, the impact of the band on their personal lives, and the much less complicated times of our youth.

  10. WMUR

    One Direction releases group statement mourning Liam Payne’s death (opens WMUR)

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    Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, formerly of pop group One Direction, have released a joint statement regarding the death of their bandmate Liam Payne.

  11. Rolling Stone

    Liam Payne's Death Shocked the World. Directioners Are at a Loss (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Old and new fans are remembering the former One Direction singer following his unexpected death at the age of 31.

  12. Fox News

    One Direction’s Liam Payne joins long list of musicians who died young amid addiction battles (opens Fox News)

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    Liam Payne's tragic and sudden death is still under investigation, but the One Direction singer spoke in the past on his on mental and addiction issues.

  13. KTVZ Bend

    Former One Direction members mourn death of Liam Payne: ‘We will miss him terribly’ (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, formerly of pop group One Direction, said in a statement released Thursday that they are “completely devastated” by the death of their former bandmate Liam Payne, who they called their “brother.

  14. Entertainment Weekly

    One Direction's Niall Horan recalls final time he saw Liam Payne before 'heartbreaking' death (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Niall Horan has shared a touching tribute after his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne died, in which he remembered the final time he saw him before his 'heartbreaking' death.

  15. Slate Magazine

    The Death of a One Direction Member Has Inspired an Ugly Meltdown Online. Here’s What’s Going On. (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Liam Payne’s death doesn’t require us all to decipher his life.

  16. NBC Chicago

    One Direction's Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson & Zayn Malik break silence on Liam Payne death (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Following Liam Payne's death, his former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik honored the singer.

  17. 6ABC Philadelphia

    One Direction pays tribute to Liam Payne: 'We will miss him terribly' (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Former One Direction stars paid tribute to fellow member Liam Payne, who died Oct. 16 after falling from his third story hotel room in Argentina.

  18. New York Post

    Liam Payne’s ‘poignant’ letter to his 10-year-old self resurfaces after his death: ‘Cherish every moment’ (opens New York Post)

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    Liam Payne joined One Direction in 2010 alongside Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson before the boy band went on hiatus in 2016.

  19. Vox

    The chaos, conspiracy theories, and controversy surrounding Liam Payne’s death (opens Vox)

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    Liam Payne, former One Direction member, died at 31 after falling from Argentina hotel room. Here’s what we know.

  20. Forbes

    What To Know About Liam Payne’s Death: One Direction Stars React, Music Makes Chart Return (opens Forbes)

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    Local police said Payne was declared dead on the spot after falling from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires.

  21. UPI

    One Direction mourns loss of 'our brother' Liam Payne (opens UPI)

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    In the band's first post since 2020, One Direction mourned the death of Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony Wednesday in Buenos Aires.

  22. Insider

    One Direction members react to Liam Payne's death: 'Beyond devastated' (opens Insider)

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    Liam Payne died on October 16 after a fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina. His former One Direction bandmates reacted to the news on social media.

  23. Fox News

    Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmate shares ‘heartbreaking’ final moments together in Argentina (opens Fox News)

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    Niall Horan recalled the "heartbreaking" final moments with Liam Payne just weeks before the former One Direction member's death on Oct. 16. Payne had attended Horan's Oct. 2 concert.

  24. Rolling Stone

    One Direction Pay Tribute to Liam Payne: 'The Memories We Shared With Him Will Be Treasured Forever' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The surviving members of One Direction have issued a joint statement following the death of Liam Payne, who died Wednesday at the age of 31.

  25. The Hollywood Reporter

    Niall Horan Rounds Out One Direction Tributes to Liam Payne: “The Bond We Had Doesn’t Happen Often in a Lifetime” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Niall Horan has paid tribute to fellow One Direction bandmate Liam Payne following his death at age 31, saying: "I'm absolutely devastated."

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