A new report has suggested that Liam Payne grappled with his sexuality before his death. On 16 October, the 31-year-old singer-songwriter tragically passed away after falling off a balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Before his body was discovered in the hotel courtyard, police were alerted about an “aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol,” per The Guardian. “Liam James Payne, composer and guitarist, former member of the band One Direction, died today after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Palermo,” local authorities revealed to news outlets.
Payne’s family also confirmed the news in an additional statement: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts, and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.” Over the last few months, new information about the heartbreaking situation and Payne’s life behind the scenes has been released to the public – including the alleged inner turmoil he faced over his sexuality.
According to a recent report from Rolling Stone, a handful of sources claimed that the ‘Teardrops’ singer “wrestled with his sexual identity, compounding his struggles and leading to risky behaviour.” In addition to allegedly contributing to his abuse of drugs and alcohol, the report suggested that Payne’s sexuality woes impacted his relationship with his ex-fiancé, Maya Henry. “Liam struggled with his sexuality.