Perrie Edwards breaks silence on Liam Payne's tragic death with harrowing 'dark side' comment

Perrie Edwards, member of Little Mix, has expressed her disbelief and sorrow over the tragic passing of former One Direction star Liam Payne. Payne, aged 31, met a tragic end after falling from the third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, earlier this month.

His body was discovered by police officers and emergency services at the scene. Payne was engaging with fans on Snapchat up until the hours before he passed away, offering them a glimpse into his personal life, which included a photo of himself and girlfriend Kate Cassidy enjoying breakfast at 1pm, where he remarked they were "enjoying coffee".

In the wake of the tragedy, hundreds of fans have gathered outside the hotel, lighting candles and paying homage to the beloved singer. Emotions ran high as some mourners hugged and wept, while others spontaneously applauded in honour of the One Direction icon.

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Perrie, who dated the singer's bandmate, Zayn Malik, has also spoken openly about her own struggles with anxiety, with Liam's battle with mental health well-documented. Now, the Little Mix star has opened up about the singer's tragic death, saying the music industry needs to do more to protect its young talent.

While speaking on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, Edwards, also 31, reflected on the connection between her group and Payne's band, both having risen to fame through The X Factor. Little Mix won the show's eighth series in 2011, one year following the formation and third-place finish of One Direction on the same platform.

Edwards described Payne's death as "weird" and "absolutely devastating". She shared with