Former One Direction frontman Liam Payne faced severe stress before his death, according to those close to him.
A source revealed that Liam’s contract with a major label, which he had for about eight years, was recently terminated.
Payne was initially excited about the partnership but didn’t expect to lose it suddenly. Without a contract, he lost the chance to release a new album, though he received monetary compensation.
“Liam got a huge advance that he didn’t have to repay. Out of all the One Direction members, he was on the wrong musical path,” the source told the Daily Mail.
The loss of his PR agent also worsened his situation. During this difficult time, Payne had no media support. On top of that, his ex-girlfriend started legal action, accusing him of harassment, which left him feeling “devastated.”
“It seems like Liam’s entire music career, built since he went solo eight years ago, is falling apart. There’s very little left,” the source added.
Liam Payne tragically died on the night of October 17 after falling from a hotel’s third floor. Police found his body after responding to an emergency call about violent guest.
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One Direction’s former members made statements on social media following Payne’s death. Group disbanded in 2016.