Liam Payne was ‘cycling through periods of ruinous behavior’ prior to his tragic death at 31: source

Liam Payne spent the final years of his life in crisis, a source who knew the former One Direction singer tells Page Six exclusively.

“Liam had been cycling through periods of ruinous behavior for a long time,” our insider shares.

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

Liam Payne, seen here on Oct. 1, had been “cycling through periods of ruinous behavior” prior to his death, a source tells Page Six. @PAULA_CARIDDI/TWITTER “His demons were much worse than he let on,” our insider says. @PAULA_CARIDDI/TWITTER

Payne died Wednesday in Buenos Aires after falling from the third floor of a hotel. He was 31.

The cause of death was not immediately released, but police said the “Strip That Down” singer may have been “under the influence of drugs or alcohol” before throwing himself off the balcony of his room.

Reps for Payne did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

Payne died Wednesday in Buenos Aires after falling from a hotel balcony. Liam Payne/Snapchat The former One Direction member, pictured above in 2019, was 31. Getty Images

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