The boy band resonated deeply with teenage audiences and won their first Brit Award for Best British Single in 2012. Their debut album, "Up All Night," featured hit songs such as "One Thing" and "Gotta Be You." The band performed their last show on U.S. television in 2015 before taking a hiatus, which eventually led to their official disbandment.

In his personal life, Payne sparked headlines when he began a relationship with singer Cheryl in 2016, with whom he welcomed a son named Bear a year later. Setting aside his boy band roots, Payne ventured into a solo career, releasing his debut album "LP1" in 2019, which included the popular single “Strip That Down.” His final single, “Teardrops,” was released earlier this year.

Liam Payne's untimely death occurred on October 17 at the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His contributions to the music world and the impact he had on fans and peers alike will be remembered as an enduring part of pop culture legacy.