The “Story of My Life” songwriter fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, authorities confirmed.
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Born in 1993, Payne first auditioned forThe X Factorat age 14 in 2008.
They ultimately placed third on the show.
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Payne co-wrote the two singles, “Steal My Girl” and “Night Changes,” from 2014’sFour.
Payne released his first solo single, “Strip That Down,” in May 2017.
The album featured collaborations with Zedd,Rita Ora, andJ Balvin.
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The singer released “Teardrops,” his first new song in three years, in March.
