Liam Payne Was 'Extremely Overwhelmed' by Legal Issues with Ex Maya Henry Before His Death at 31 (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Liam Paynewas struggling with issues related to hisex-fiancée, Maya Henry, in the period leading up to his death on Oct. 16 at age 31.

Henry, 23, issued a cease-and-desist order last week to the formerOne Directionsinger after she alleged he repeatedly contacted her, according to theDaily Mail.

The onetime couple were reportedly engaged before calling off their relationship in 2022, theDaily Mailreported.

Maya Henry and Liam Payne.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; Jeff Spicer/Getty

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; Jeff Spicer/Getty

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

“Also messaging my friends,” she continued. “I found out later so they could go over to his house apparently.”

She further alleged that Payne “weaponized” One Direction fans against her. “He says that he ‘preys on One Direction fans because they will always be loyal to him and they won’t tell on him.’ "

Payne died after falling multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Policía Federal Argentina confirmed to PEOPLE. Police are investigating the cause of his death, and an autopsy will be performed.

Argentine news channelTNwas first to report the news of his death.

source: people.com