Although Payne presented himself as a self-assured and carefree celebrity, people close to him were aware that he was battling personal issues behind the scenes.
Payne, who was raised in Wolverhampton, had severe health issues from birth since he had a scarred kidney that needed to be watched closely.
He remained adamant about pursuing music in spite of this, making two unsuccessful attempts to join *The X Factor* before joining the renowned One Direction.
Payne’s life changed drastically when the band became very popular, and all the pressures that come with being famous also came with it.
