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Cowell on Liam Payne Death Blame
25 Nov
Summary
- Simon Cowell rejects claims of responsibility for Liam Payne's death.
- Liam Payne's parents shared his pride in achievements with Cowell.
- Payne died at 31 from a fall; drugs and alcohol were found.
Simon Cowell is addressing the online speculation that he bears responsibility for Liam Payne's death. Cowell stated he avoids such harmful chatter and finds the accusations baseless, emphasizing that his involvement with Payne ended years prior. He recently spoke with Liam's parents, who shared that their son often expressed pride in his career achievements, particularly those since joining One Direction at age 14.
Cowell mentioned that a year before Payne's passing, he sensed Liam was in a better place. However, he also advised the singer against letting music consume his entire life, encouraging him to pursue other interests. This advice followed Payne's journey that began with One Direction at a young age.
Liam Payne tragically died at 31 last October, falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Investigations revealed alcohol and drugs were present in his system. The incident led to the arrest of five individuals in connection with his death.
