Following the shocking news of Liam Payne’s sudden passing, fans took to social media to share their thoughts with Simon Cowell.
Authorities said they were initially called to a hotel in Buenos Aires after receiving a complaint about an “aggressive man” who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Upon arrival, they were also informed of a noise that echoed throughout the hotel’s courtyard. It leads them to the discovery of the singer’s lifeless body.
In a statement, the city’s emergency medical services director shared that Payne was immediately transported to the hospital after his fall. Unfortunately, the injuries suffered were considered “very serious” and “not resuscitable”.
Now, people are taking to social media to remember the British singer, but one person they don’t want to do is Cowell.
Many people believe that Cowell contributed to Payne’s difficulties during his One Direction era and even after their split in 2016.
In a conversation with Men’s Health Australia in 2019, Payne shared that the band’s rapid rise to fame had left him disoriented, leaving him feeling isolated at times. To overcome his emotions, he confessed to regularly resorting to alcohol, considering the ordeal as harmful to his health.
“When you’re doing hundreds and hundreds [concerts] and it’s the same 22 songs at the same time every day, even if you’re not happy, you’ve got to go out there,” he said.
He continued, “It’s almost like you put on a Disney costume before going on stage and underneath the Disney costume, I was pretty angry because there was no other way for you to understand what was going on.” . I mean it’s fun.”
“We had a great blast but there were some parts of it that were a bit toxic,” he added.
Answering a question about control in difficult situations, the British singer revealed that he always struggles with this issue.
“I still struggle with that now. I really struggle to say no because I don’t want to disappoint people. It’s in my nature,” he shared.
My heart is completely torn apart right now, I am completely speechless. If Simon Cowell dares to make a statement in light of the tragic, painful loss of my dear friend Liam then he would be a fool. We all know the truth… and I am sure all will be revealed.…
– Katie Waissel (@katiewaissel24) October 16, 2024
Former “X Factor” star Katie Waissel said on carpet of my loved one”. and my dear friend Liam, he would be a fool.”
She concluded, “We all know the truth… and I’m sure all will be revealed. #justiceforliam.”
@roxx_rxn also wrote, “prepare yourself for absolute rage when Simon f***a** Cowell will post his heartfelt condolences.”
@dedaahh tweeted, “f**k you Simon Cowell and Tmz and all the music industry executives who make this a living hell for young performers.”
“also a bastard to this industry and Simon Cowell, they don’t deserve to go through everything they went through at such a young age, people need to stop blaming Maya, the other victims and the who criticized him, look at the bigger picture and the importance of mental health,” @dr3apologist wrote.
@surelynotmaya then said: “Put aside all the terrible things he did for a second – what those boys had to go through over the last decade was disgusting. Everyone saw it. Ban manager and Simon Cowell take the biggest responsibility. I hope they “feel guilty for the rest of their lives.”
Rip Liam Payne. Such tragic news. I think from now on, it would be a wise move for record companies to have psychologists put his name on their books as a duty of care to the vulnerability of their young talent. Reputation can be very damaging, especially in today’s world. So many…
— Mikey Graham / Boyzone (@MRMIKEYGRAHAM) October 16, 2024
This comes as Boyzone member Mikey Graham calls for record companies to have psychologists for their young talent.
He said on X, “I think from now on, it would be a wise move for record companies to have psychologists put his name on their books as a duty of care for the vulnerability of their young talent. Fame can be very harmful, especially in today’s world. So much money.
Payne is 31 years old.
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