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MOLLY-MAE Hague has revealed she’s suffering from anxiety and ‘can’t stop thinking about’ Liam Payne following his tragic death.
Love Island star Molly, 25, told fans she hasn't "been able to stop" thinking about the late One Direction singer as she shared her struggles in a new YouTube vlog.
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The influencer confessed she had believed the initial reports to be fake news and sent her love to Liam's girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, and his family in the wake of his passing.
Speaking from her walk-in wardrobe, seemingly two weeks ago, she said: "Life's just been a lot recently.
"The last couple of days, I've just literally, like, not been able to stop thinking about Liam Payne, like, the way that news hit me, like, I literally, I say, like, that I haven't actually stopped thinking about it.
"Like, I can't... I just can't fathom it, like, I literally can not believe in the slightest that, like, he's passed away, like, I just, I dunno, like, I met him, like, a good few times, I probably met him like four or five times and he was just, like, so, so lovely.
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"And, like, when I read the news, like, I kept on waiting for it to come out as, like, not true and I was up for hours just, like, waiting for it to be like, 'Oh no, like, it's not true.'
"And then, like, now it's two days later and it's definitely true and I'm just like, 'This is just crazy.'"
The reality star concluded: "I think it's just the saddest thing and I cannot stop thinking about his family and, like, his girlfriend and just..." before turning her attention towards needing to buy a new bottle of foundation as the container has broken.
Liam passed away, aged 31, on 16 October after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
An online petition to protect stars’ mental health in the wake of his death has gained more than 100,000 signatures.
The campaign for a Liam’s Law can now be debated in the Commons.
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The petition calls on the entertainment industry to provide more support for its stars, including adequate rest periods and regular mental health check-ups.
It adds: “The increasing rate of musicians who die before age 35, is concerning.
"We need to act now!”
Liam, 31, fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina last week.
The Strip That Down hitmaker, who raised millions for charity, had been open about his mental health and battles with alcohol and substance abuse.
His family’s MP, Tory Mike Wood, said: “Liam’s passing is yet another reminder that anybody can suffer from poor mental health, no matter how famous or successful.
“If other families can be spared grief because the industry becomes more aware of the need to support artists then I hope it might bring some comfort.”
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport headed by Lisa Nandy, said: “We are very open to discussions, if and when raised, on how artists’ mental health can be better safeguarded.
“The Government is committed to recruiting 8,500 mental health workers to provide faster treatment.”
Liam’s dad, Geoff, is in Argentina and faces a wait to fly his son’s body home.
A source said: “He is living every parent’s worst nightmare.
"I know he has been so moved by the outpouring of love and the tributes from across the world.”
Tributes to Liam Payne
SHOCKED fans, former co-workers, loved ones and friends flooded social media with sad tributes to Liam Payne after news of his death emerged.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from One Direction's camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing 'Just a boy...' alongside a broken heart emoji.
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared an image of the pair together with the words: "Such an awful tragedy.
"Sending love to his family and all those who loved him."
X Factor star Olly Murs told fans he was "devastated" and "lost for words".
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x".
Liam Gallagher said he was "very sad" and told his followers on X: "Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, go easy."
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning.
He said: “I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the "devastating news" on her show and told fans she hugged her own son Woody tight this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: "I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys whilst auditioning for X Factor..he was 14 years old..
"We instantly clicked and looked at him as a little brother..that year it worked out for us but not for him and then 2 years later he went back to audition and One Direction was born..the rest is history..
"Absolutely heartbroken by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..just can’t believe that things have ended this way..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends brother..RIP."
Niall Horan's brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, praising him as a "top young man".
He added: "You will be forever missed. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.
"My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
"10th October we met and we started out that evening as 5 families into one big one 1D family thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE x x x"
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: "RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…"
American singer, Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: "I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
"He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone...
"I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry..."
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: "RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family."
In another tweet, they added: "Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne."
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: "So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend."
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam's tragic death on Instagram, adding: "Can't believe this! RIP Liam."
Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: "I'm so taken aback, rest in peace."
James Cordon also paid his own tribute, describing the star as a "loving and kind soul".
The Gavin and Stacey actor wrote on Instagram: "Talking about Liam in the past tense is utterly heart-breaking.
"I will treasure the moments I got to spend with him. My thoughts are with his family today x."
Payne previously appeared on Cordon's The Late Late Show in America.
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall - who won X Factor with her bandmates one year after One Direction took part - described him as "the first friend I made in this industry".
She said: "We fell out of touch as the years went by, but back in 2008 he was the first friend I made in this industry.
"Both of us so young, so ambitious, both hoping we'd 'make it'. I hope you are at peace now".
Camila Cabello described his death as a "tragedy" and said he "made an impression" on her when she was a young girl.
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