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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Casey Cooper-Fiske

Harry Styles opens up on death of former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne

  • Harry Styles has revealed his profound struggle to discuss the death of his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne, ahead of his new album release.
  • Payne died at 31 in October 2024 after a fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina, with his funeral reuniting the surviving One Direction members.
  • Styles admitted to Apple Music's Zane Lowe that he found it difficult to acknowledge public grief and the expectation to convey his feelings.
  • He reflected that Payne's death was a pivotal moment for him to re-evaluate his life and how he wanted to live it, emphasising honouring friends by living life to the fullest.
  • Styles' new album, Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally' is due out on Friday, and he also discussed his commitment to only continue making music if he genuinely loves it.

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