Liam Payne's secret meetings with close pal Louis Tomlinson before 'LP1' singer's tragic death revealed
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Former One Direction bandmates Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson met secretly in 2023, a close friend revealed following the tragic death of 'Strip That Down' singer at the age of 31.
According to reports, the One Direction singers had multiple meetings while filming Louis' film 'All of Those Voices', which chronicles the highs and lows of his career, per The Mirror.
Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson met in private 'a few times' in 2023
Liam Payne unexpectedly died on Wednesday, October 16, at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, sparking shock and grief around the world.
Former One Direction members Liam and Louis had a few encounters in 2023 while filming Louis' film 'All of Those Voices', which chronicled "the challenges and triumphs that defined his path."
In a heartfelt tribute to the late singer, Charlie Lightening, the director of the film featuring Louis, singer Isaac Anderson, and producer Steve Aoki, shared a never-before-seen photo of Liam and Louis on Instagram.
Charlie described Liam as a "lovely guy" in his tribute, revealing that he had met him several times while filming with Louis the previous year. "So sad, really shocked by the news. I met Liam a few times while shooting the film with Louis, lovely guy, sending love to his family and friends. RIP," he wrote in the caption.
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Charlie's statement suggests that Louis and Liam may have been meeting in 2023, as 'All of Those Voices' premiered last year. These interactions appear to have remained out of the public eye.
Liam previously revealed to Steven Bartlett on 'The Diary Of A CEO' podcast that he struggled with alcoholism during his peak fame, describing it as hitting "rock bottom."
In 2023, he shared that he had achieved sobriety after undergoing treatment at a recovery facility.
In the wake of Liam's unexpected death, a petition with over 120,000 signatures has been created to support legislation protecting the mental health of entertainers, per The Mirror.
Payne's admirer started the Change.org petition last week intending to "implore lawmakers to create legislation safeguarding the mental health of artists within the industry."
The proposed law, known as Liam's Law, would require "regular mental health check-ups, adequate rest periods and the presence of mental health professionals on-set, including any ongoing support during their career."
One Direction's albums return to the UK Top 40 following Liam Payne's death
In the wake of their former bandmate's passing, all five of One Direction's studio albums have re-entered the UK top 40, while Liam's 2019 solo album, 'LP1', climbed to number 62 in the top 100, per Sky News.
The Official Charts Company reports that One Direction's most recent album, 'Made In The AM' (2015), reached number 21 on the UK Albums chart, while their 2013 album, 'Midnight Memories', featuring hits like 'Best Song Ever' and 'Story Of My Life', has climbed back to number 13.
The band's 2014 album, 'Four', currently sits at number 22, while 'Take Me Home' (2012) is at number 25, and their debut album, 'Up All Night' (2011), is at number 38.
Additionally, two tracks have made a resurgence in the top 10, with 'Story Of My Life' re-entering at number 9 and 'Night Changes' achieving a new peak at number 6 on the singles chart.
Fans voiced concerns for Louis Tomlinson following Liam Payne's tragic death
Fans voiced their worries for Louis in Charlie Lightening's post's comments section as one wrote, "Check on Louis pls… take care of him, we love him."
A second user wrote, "I’m so sorry for that Charlie :( Hope you and Louis are okay," while a third fan said, "Please take care of Louis in any way you can."
Another added, "I’m literally numb right now. I don’t even know what to say."
"Thanks for your words, Charlie. Please, make sure Louis is safe, ok? I’m begging," urged one.
"My heart is completely broken. The young man was doing. He deserved so much better," commented another.
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