Toni Cornell Criticizes TMZ Over Liam Payne Photos

Toni Cornell, daughter of the late Chris Cornell, has publicly condemned TMZ for publishing graphic images of Liam Payne's body following his tragic death on October 16. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she recalled her own trauma from discovering similar images of her father's death at the age of 12, stating that such exposure was 'indescribably traumatizing.' Although TMZ removed the images of Payne after backlash, Toni emphasized that they should never have been shared in the first place, expressing concern for Payne's young son, Bear. She criticized the media for choosing sensationalism over decency, stating, 'This isn’t how an artist or a father should be remembered.' Toni's comments align with previous criticisms from others regarding the media's handling of celebrity deaths, particularly in relation to the privacy of grieving families. She concluded her statement by extending love and support to Payne's family during this painful time.