Liam Payne struggled with “ruinous behavior” before his tragic death

Payne reportedly had problems for a long time

A Page Six Report says the singer “spent the final years of his life in crisis.”

An insider told the portal that the singer “has been going through phases of ruinous behavior for a long time.”

“He was open about his problems but sometimes tried to downplay them. His demons were much worse than he let on.”

Payne’s battle with addiction and mental health

Payne had been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health.

In a 2021 podcast, he revealed that he hit “rock bottom” during his One Direction days and struggled with “suicidal thoughts.”

Despite the disabilities, he announced in 2023 that he had been in rehab and had been sober for over 100 days.

“I’ve been sober for over 100 days now,” he said IFL TV. “I feel great, I feel really good.”

Inquiry into Payne’s death and tributes

The circumstances surrounding Payne’s fall remain under investigation.

Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, confirmed that he fell into a courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel.

Police believe the singer “may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol before his fatal fall.”

Meanwhile, his former bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have yet to publicly comment on his death.

Payne’s successful career and personal life

Payne began his career on The X Factor in 2008 and became a member of One Direction, where he was known for his falsetto vocals.

The band achieved worldwide success with hits like What makes you beautiful, Best song of all time, story of my lifeAnd Night changes. From 2010 to 2016 they sold over 70 million records worldwide.

Payne has a seven-year-old son named Bear with his ex Cheryl Cole.