Since The former member of the popular boy band One Direction, Liam Payne died at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires today (October 17), fans have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the beloved singer circulating his Snapchat video. Users allegedly posted a story of him which he had shared on Snapchat just an hour before his demise. Many X users commented and were appalled to see his video and shared their views reflecting on the fleeting nature of life. The sudden news has already sent shockwaves through the music community and beyond.
This is so insane bc why Liam Payne was just posted on his Snapchat story only an hour ago?? pic.twitter.com/xrwNT999MA
— d’aujah 🫧 (@daujahmarie) October 16, 2024
For 90s kids, One Direction was more than a band, they were a cultural phenomenon. Users also reminisced how their music addressed themes of love, heartbreak and self-empowerment that have resonated deeply with the generation. A user on the X platform shared a video of him singing a Spanish song the day before he left all of his fans and followers. The user wrote: “The fact that this was recorded last night and Liam Payne was singing a Spanish song to his fan, it’s so sad. You can see he is smiling with lost eyes! Rest in peace, angel.”
The fact that this was recorded last night and Liam Payne was singing a Spanish song to his fans, it’s so sad. You can see he is smiling with lost eyes! Rest in peace, angel pic.twitter.com/d0Teii1bxs
— Yan (@yankisner) October 16, 2024
damn this liam payne news got me speechless… looked up to 1D so much during the wdw days. You never know when it’s your time to go. remind your friends/family that you love them today and every day pic.twitter.com/rArPVaeVhu
— Corbyn (@corbynbesson) October 16, 2024
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