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Liam Payne 'had the mental age of a child' when he died at 31, says cousin
Liam Payne's cousin Ross Harris appeared on Good Morning Britain. and said the star was 'still a kid' when he died and never mentally passed the age he found fame at 16.

TL;DR
- Liam Payne's cousin, Ross Harris, believes the singer, who died at 31, retained the mental age of a 16-year-old due to finding fame at that age.
- Harris discussed Liam's struggles with mental health, public scrutiny, and drug use, noting the singer felt unloved and that the music industry lacks accountability.
- Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina; toxicology reports found alcohol, cocaine, and Klonopin in his system.
- Harris revealed he missed a call from Liam on the day he died and expressed regret over not sending messages of support due to believing they had more time.