Liam Payne's Struggles with Legal Issues Before Tragic Passing at 31

Liam Payne, the former One Direction member, was facing significant legal challenges concerning his ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, in the period leading up to his tragic death on October 16 at the age of 31.

According to a source familiar with the situation, Payne was reportedly "extremely overwhelmed by all of the legal issues" surrounding his relationship with Henry.

Henry, a 23-year-old model from Texas, recently issued a cease-and-desist order against the singer after claiming he had been persistently contacting her, as reported by the Daily Mail.

The couple, who were previously engaged, decided to call off their relationship in 2022, as per the Daily Mail.

In a TikTok video posted by Henry on October 6, she hinted at her ex's behavior without explicitly naming him, connecting him to "One Direction fans" and accusing him of incessantly reaching out to her.

Henry expressed her distress, stating, "It's always from different phone numbers too. I never know where it's going to come from... Also [he] will email me. Not only me, but he'll blow up my mom's phone. Is that normal behavior to you?"

Furthermore, she revealed, "Also messaging my friends. I found out later so they could go over to his house apparently."

@mayahenry Replying to @marie ♬ original sound - Maya Henry

Tragically, Payne passed away after falling from multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16, as confirmed by the Argentine Federal Police. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of his death, with an autopsy scheduled.

Allegations were made that Payne had "weaponized" One Direction fans against her, claiming, "He says that he 'preys on One Direction fans because they will always be loyal to him and they won't tell on him.'

Argentine news channel TN was the first to report the heartbreaking news of Payne's untimely demise.

Payne leaves behind his 7-year-old son, Bear Grey, from his previous relationship with Girls Aloud singer Cheryl.