Rogelio “Roger” Nores, a close friend of Liam Payne who was one of the last people to see the former One Direction singer alive, believes that Payne’s death was the result of an “extremely unfortunate” series of events.

Drugs are the only thing to blame in the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, according to a close friend who was cleared last month of charges he was involved with the singer's death.

Five months after One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his family has shared a statement regarding the criminal investigation into his death and media coverage.

Liam Payne's family has spoken out against the media coverage surrounding his death, calling it harmful and overwhelming. Here's everything you need to know.

CNN’s Cecilia Domínguez speaks with Roger Nores, a close friend of the late singer Liam Payne and one of the last people to see him alive.

Liam Payne's tragic death in October last year left the music world reeling. Fans everywhere joined together in mourning the One Direction alum, and his family and friends are very grateful for the love they expressed for him.