He auditioned again two years later, with a performance of Ella Fitzgeralds Cry Me a River.
His single Strip That Down reached Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Just two weeks before his death, Payne made headlines by attending Horans concert at Buenos Aires Movistar Arena.
Liam Payne fans light candles next to the hotel where he died in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2024.Luis Robayo/AFP/Getty Images
One Direction became successful because they allowed fans to participate in their story, she says.
I couldnt take it anymore, I broke down.
All those hopes were completely gone.
He really had a beautiful role in the band.
They all loved each other.
They are brothers, literally.
And they still are even though Liam is no longer in this world, she said.
I wanted to see the five of them together one more time.
Unfortunately, now we are going to see them, but at the funeral.
It was just so special, Izzy Deveaux, a 25-year-old Arizona native tellsRolling Stonethrough tears.
It felt like they loved us.
Ive made some of my best friends and most fun memories because of that band.
Alison H., a 26-year-old from Canada, has been a fan of One Direction for over a decade.
It still doesnt feel very real.
Grief is kind of weird.
He represents a part of youth passing away.
It is hard to believe that Liam is gone.
But the thing is, I dont think he can ever truly be gone.
None of my friends were listening to One direction.
I had no one to talk about this, she says.
So then I decided to make a new Tiktok account and it turned into a whole fan page.
I got so many new friends from it.
And even friends who arent fans, like friends in my real life, called me, texted me.
Did you hear the news?
I was crying the whole time.
I was up until 4 a.m. And today was such a weird feeling.
I woke up and realized it wasnt just a nightmare.
This is real life.
The news of Paynes death is also clouded by recent allegations made by the singers ex-fiance Maya Henry.
To know that a part of that is no longer here?
Its bringing up a lot of emotions.
Tributes and eulogies for Payne have continued to pour in.
On Thursday morning, Paynes family released a statement asking the public for privacy.
And in Buenos Aires and around the world, fans continue to remember Payne.
Paynes bandmates also put out a joint statement on Thursday.
Were completely devastated by the news of Liams passing.
In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.
The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.
We will miss him terribly.
We love you Liam.
