New Delhi: Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16. In the last few years, his total net worth dropped but he remained a celebrated singer attracting lucrative deals for endorsements. His work as a solo artist, a songwriter and a producer added to his wealth.
In the last few years, he opened up about his struggles with mental health and even revealed how he used alcohol to cope with the pressure of fame. The actor even had suicidal thoughts. Let’s explore his legacy and the net worth that he left behind!
Liam Payne’s net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Liam Payne’s total net worth was $70 million. He rose to fame with the boy band, One Direction, which was born during the UK’s reality show, X Factor, in 2010. One Direction included Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson.
At the peak of the One Direction, the boy band sold over 65 million albums globally and they released five albums in total. Apart from album sales, he also earned millions from One Direction projects such as 3-D concert film and One Direction: This Is Us, which earned $70 million at the box office. Their 2014 tour made the band earn around $282 million, reportedly.
After parting ways with the band, he collaborated with Republic Records and released his first solo single, Strip That Down. He also contributed to writing 34 songs for One Direction and collaborated with other artists such as S-X and Tom Grennan. When he was with One Direction, he annually earned $42 million every year.
In 2021, Liam sold his haunted Monte Nido mansion for $10.161 million. He had also listed his stunning mansion in Surrey, United Kingdom, following his split from Cheryl Cole.
He also owned a horse named Tommy since 2019. His car collection was even impressive including Lamborghini Aventador, Cadillac Escalade, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, and Mini Cooper S.
Liam Payne’s death
According to a TMZ report, Liam Payne was intoxicated in the final hours of his death and allegedly “smashed his laptop”. An audio call of the 911 call from the hotel manager was aired on an Argentina news channel where the manager is heard saying that they have a guest who is on “drugs” and they need someone to come.
The late singer is survived by a son named Bear.
