In his final moments before his sudden death, Liam Payne shared a poignant message with his fans, leaving a heartfelt expression that resonated deeply with many.
Liam Payne’s tragic passing in Buenos Aires
On October 16, Liam Payne tragically passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
The former One Direction member, aged 31, was staying at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.
Earlier that day, he shared updates with his fans on Snapchat, reflecting on his plans and his feelings.
Liam’s final social media messages
Just hours before his untimely death, Liam was active on Snapchat.
He spoke about his plans for the day, revealing, “Today, we ride. We’re going to ride some horses. Think I’m going to play polo again, which is going to put me out of action for about six weeks.”
He also shared how physically demanding the sport was, mentioning, “It’s so hard to do, number one, my back and my neck from swinging that hammer around … or mallet, I think it’s called if you’re in the know. It hurts a lot, it’s very tough to do.”
While reflecting on the day, he said, “It’s a lovely day here in Argentina. Yeah. It hurts a lot. It’s very tough to do.” Despite the challenges, Liam expressed his appreciation for the time spent with friends. “But we’re enjoying ourselves here at our lovely friend Gon’s house. Shout out, Gon, wherever Gon is. Shout out, Gon. Big bad Gon.”
Admiring the surroundings, Liam commented on a painting, saying, “I envy things like this, painting-wise. Once again, shot from the back. It’s really beautiful. So yeah, that’s what we’re doing today.”
Previously, Liam also shared his final heartfelt words about his son, Bear
Previously his death, Liam shared a close bond with his son, Bear Grey, whom he welcomed with Cheryl Cole in March 2017.
While celebrating his 31st birthday in August, Liam made rare comments about his “mini me” son.
In an Instagram video, he shared his excitement, stating, “I didn’t get any dad socks yet though. I’m going to speak to my son in a little bit which I’m really excited about.”
He lovingly added, “Bless him. He’s getting so big now. He’s a big boy and he looks like a mini me. As if we needed any more me in the world.”
Liam Payne’s final reflection on fatherhood
Throughout his life, Liam shared his love for his son, Bear. During a 2022 interview with People, he described how Bear saw him as a superhero. “I see him two times a week, three times a week sometimes. And I make sure when I see him, he has 100 percent of my time. I make sure that I’m not on my phone or dicking around somewhere else,” he shared.
Liam emphasized, “So, I like to give him those moments and it’s important. He needs that in his life.” He added, “He needs his dad in his life, and I’m happy he looks at me like a superhero. I’m hoping to keep it that way.”
Legal action and relationships before Liam’s death
Liam began dating Cheryl Cole in 2016, following her divorce from Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini.
The couple welcomed their son the following year but separated in 2018. Afterward, Liam briefly dated supermodel Naomi Campbell before entering a relationship with Maya Henry in 2019. The couple became engaged but ultimately separated in 2022.
Days before Liam’s death, Maya Henry had begun legal action against him.
She accused the singer of obsessive contact and “weaponizing” his fans against her. After his passing, her representative told DailyMail.com, “Right now she is obviously in shock.”
At the time of his death, Liam was in a relationship with Kate Cassidy, whom he had been dating since October 2022.
Liam Payne’s sudden and tragic passing has left fans worldwide in mourning.
His final words reflected a man who, despite challenges, found joy in simple pleasures, like spending time with friends and connecting with his son.
He will be remembered for his talent, his candidness about personal struggles, and the love he had for those closest to him.