One Direction band member says new song is inspired by Liam Payne’s death

• Niall Horan's new album, "Dinner Party," features a song titled "End of an Era" dedicated to his late One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne.
• Payne died in October 2024 at age 31 after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Horan expressed profound shock and grief, particularly as he had recently spent time with Payne before his unexpected death.
• He described feeling a mix of shock, sadness, and anger, and became nostalgic seeing social media tributes with photos and videos of their time together.
• Horan wrote "End of an Era" after attending Payne's funeral, using the song as a way to process his grief; the album is set for release on June 5.

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Niall Horan says new song is inspired by Liam Payne’s death: ‘I didn’t think it was real’