Late singer Liam Payne dedicated his final days to charitable acts, sending money to poor children in need before his tragic death. The former One Direction star, aged 31, was found dead after falling from a third-floor balcony at his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, leaving the music world in shock.
In the days leading up to his untimely passing, Payne made notable donations to various GoFundMe campaigns, reflecting his deep compassion for those less fortunate. In a series of Snapchat videos shared just hours before his death, he expressed his sorrow over the suffering of children, inspired by his own seven-year-old son.
“I’ve always felt really lucky to be in the position that I’m in, and my life aspiration has been to be a superhero… but I can’t fly, I’m not a great mechanic, I wasn’t affected by radiation, and I’m not incredibly strong,” he said. He emphasized the importance of using platforms like GoFundMe to support sick children, encouraging his fans to contribute, no matter the amount.
“It doesn’t matter how small the donation is, or how big the donation is. All that matters is you look into that child’s eyes and realize… as a father, it hits me slightly differently,” he continued. “Please, look at me and help me.”
Payne’s philanthropic efforts included significant donations to individuals in dire need of medical assistance. Among those he helped was a 28-year-old American man named Jack, who received £2,300 after battling stage 4 B-cell lymphoma. He also donated £3,833 to four-year-old Macy Shepard, diagnosed with stage 2 Wilms tumor, and £770 for a young girl injured in a shooting. Additionally, £2,223 was given to four-year-old Kailyn, who suffered a stroke.
In his heartfelt messages, Payne lamented the fact that in 2024, children still had to pay for medical treatments that would be free in his home country, highlighting a pressing social issue.