Liam Payne
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Picturesthree days later Liam Payne He died suddenly at age 31, and was honored in the “In Memoriam” segment at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
The annual event, honoring people like Cher, Maria J. Blige, Ozzy Osborne and Peter Frampton – took place on Saturday, October 19 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Between acceptance speeches, the Hall of Fame paid tribute to artists who had died in the past year. The ceremony, broadcast live on Disney+, included Payne in the recap.
A photo of Payne, taken during the filming of One Route's “What Makes You Stunning” music video, appeared on the screen next to his name and “One Route.” Those attending the ceremony applauded the moment.
Liam Payne went through a series of ups and downs throughout his career in the spotlight before his tragic death at age 31. Payne rose to fame as a member of the British band One Route alongside Harry Kinds, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. The group was formed and mentored by Simon Cowell. […]
Payne, who was one-fifth of the 2010s British boy band Elementary, died earlier this week. Us weekly He confirmed on Wednesday, October 16, that the singer died after falling from a third-story balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A preliminary autopsy report seen by Us revealed that Payne died from “multiple injuries involving 'internal and external bleeding'” and was believed to be in a “state of partial or complete unconsciousness” at the time of the fall.
Payne is survived by his parents. Geoff and karenhis two older sisters, Piety and Nicholasand his son Bear, 7 years old. (Payne shared Bear with her ex Cheryl Cole.)
“As I try to navigate this momentous event and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I would like to remind everyone that we have lost a human being,” Cole, 41, wrote via Instagram on Friday. Oct. 18, sharing a photo of Payne holding a then-baby bear. “Liam was not only a pop star and a celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our 7-year-old son. A son who now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.”
Liam Payne
disneyAs his family continues to mourn Payne's death, his father traveled to Argentina on Friday. He was seen visiting a vigil organized by fans outside the lodge where Payne died, even kissing a photograph of his only son. Geoff was joined by former One Route tour supervisor. Paul Higgins.
Payne is also remembered by the music industry, including his self-proclaimed “brothers” 1D of Harry Kinds, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and zayn malik. (The band, made up of Simon Cowell in The issue in 2010, he went on an indefinite hiatus six years later in 2016).
LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Pictures One Route fans flocked to the Buenos Aires lodge where Liam Payne died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, holding an impromptu vigil for the 31-year-old former band member. Payne died after falling from the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo Lodge. Police responded to the scene after 911 was called. […]
“We are completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing. In time, and when everyone is able, there will be more to say,” the remaining members of One Route wrote in a statement earlier this week, signed in order of age. “But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, whom we love very much. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and the fans who loved him alongside us. “We will miss him very much.”
Devoted One Route fans are also paying tribute. In addition to the vigil in Argentina, others formed their own in New York City, Chicago, London and Wolverhampton, England, where Payne was born, respectively, on Saturday, October 19.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is available to stream on Disney+.