Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Prior to his death, Payne was involved in legal disputes with ex-fiancée Maya Henry, who had issued a cease-and-desist order against him for obsessive contact. Henry claimed Payne messaged her using different accounts and phone numbers and expressed thoughts of death, which she viewed as manipulative. She also attempted to help with his mental health struggles, although he rejected these efforts. The couple had an on-off relationship from 2018 to 2022, with Henry accusing Payne of exploiting One Direction fans and speaking poorly of his bandmates. Payne is survived by his son, Bear, from his previous relationship with Cheryl Cole.