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Former One Direction band member Liam Payne has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
The 31-year-old singer first found fame on reality television show The X Factor in 2010 as part of the boy band alongside Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. Following the band going on indefinite hiatus in 2016, Payne went solo releasing songs such as Strip That Down.
The star had spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health in the past, and he is survived by his parents, two older sisters and his seven-year-old son, Bear.
Here are some quotes from Liam Payne over the course of his life, on everything from his time in One Direction to his family.
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5. Liam Payne on… success
“I came from a family that weren't very well off. We didn't have a lot. My dad was in debt actually when I started. So, success for me always meant a monetary thing to start off with. But then as I got older, I realised I don't really buy all that much. I don't really spend a hell of a lot of money. So, it can't be about a money sort of thing. And it's more now become more about happiness and experiences. And the one thing I always say about my job, no matter what, and everybody gets annoyed at their job sometimes, it is what it is. But for me, at least I get to put a smile on someone's face.” | Getty Images for Atlantis The Ro
6. Liam Payne on… his time in One Direction
“It's almost like putting the Disney costume on before you step up on stage and underneath the Disney costume I was pissed quite a lot of the time because there was no other way to get your head around what was going on. I mean, it was fun. We had an absolute blast, but there were certain parts of it where it just got a little bit toxic." | Getty Images
7. Liam Payne on… One Direction’s final days
“It was a little bit dark and twisted towards the end of it, but the last few shows were really beautiful moments because the pressure cooker had been let off.” | Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia
8. Liam Payne on… moving on from the band
“When I left the band, I felt a bit stranded. It took time, but I know as an artist I am starting fresh now.” | Getty Images for Laureus