One Liam Payne fan vows to change the music industry for good in the wake of his death (Picture: Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
In the wake of an unspeakable tragedy and a devastating loss, one Liam Payne fan has made it her mission to change the music industry – and the law – forever.
Having set up a petition after the One Direction star’s shocking death at just 31, she’s not only committed to honouring the singer’s legacy but ensuring no other artist has to forgo mental health support in showbusiness ever again.
On October 16, Payne, who was catapulted to superstardom as a teen following his stint on The X Factor, died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aries, Argentina.
As he leaves behind not only his bandmates, fans, and relatives but also a seven-year-old son named Bear, it would be an understatement to say his untimely death has caused heartache.
Payne spoke candidly about his battles with addiction, alcoholism, and agoraphobia throughout his career. Because of this, longtime 1D fan Day decided enough was enough.
Transforming her grief into action, Day launched a campaign to demand better safeguarding for performers in Payne’s honour, as it’s no secret up-and-coming stars have sacrificed their sanity for glittering fame over the years. After a little over a week, more than 120,000 signatures had been acquired.
Payne found fame on The X Factor in 2010 alongside Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles (Picture: Ken McKay/TalkbackThames/REX)
In a very short space of time, One Direction became one of the most successful bands the world has ever seen (Picture: Getty)
Chatting to Metro about the campaign for Liam’s Law to be implemented, Day, from the UK, shares harrowing statistics highlighting a need for positive change in the music world as she details her plans to take the movement global.
‘Artists in the entertainment industry are three times more likely to suffer from clinical depression, stress, and anxiety, and 80% of those are aged 18-25,’ she reveals, quoting research commissioned by Help Musicians.
‘It’s crucial to provide support and interventions and hold labels accountable for the mental and physical health of their artists.’
Day set up the petition on Change.org completely alone, but has been rendered emotional by the wave of support from not only fellow 1D fans but also the general public.
Her mission is to ‘be a voice’ for the boybanders who have meant so much to her for over a decade, after Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles achieved unprecedented fame at a tender age.
‘I took [Payne’s death] really hard, and I’m still finding it really hard, to be honest. I was trying to channel my emotions somewhere proactive and positive, to make changes and do what Liam would’ve wanted because he was an advocate for mental health and having a care system in place for other artists.
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Source:: Metro
