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People begged him to get help and suggested that he went to Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings, but he wouldn’t take them up on it.
Celebrity. Was it too much to deal with? I don't know,
I think everybody's talking about it because everybody knows Liam. Knows of Liam... because he was one of us. Very sad. Very sad,
I was shocked, because we all watched the original programme,
said Jean Knowles, a 78-year-old pensioner He was very friendly actually, wasn't he? Shy at first before he was famous,
she said, expressing sympathy for his parents and seven-year-old son We always viewed him as a quiet one, so I was shook rigid by the fact of his age to start with... what a tragedy,
You don't know if it's fake news or real do you?"
We both met at Euston station and shared the taxi together to X Factor, young, innocent and unaffected by fame. I can't help but think of that boy who was hopeful and looking forward to his bright future ahead. If he hadn't jumped on that train and jumped in that taxi I believe he would be alive today."
Reminiscing on their early days pre-fame, she recalled It's always a hotel room."
Taking to social media to share her distress after it was announced that Liam had fallen to his death from a third floor balcony, she agonised I've spoken for years about the exploitation and profiteering of young stars and the effects - many of us are still living with the aftermath and the PTSD [post traumatic stress disorder],
At 17.04 through the 911 integrated public safety system, we were alerted of a person who was in an internal courtyard of the management of a south house hotel."
A local ambulance manager disclosed to TN I'm just missing a bit of grit, a bit of emotion and actually a bit of fun, funnily enough." ... I liked it. I think you're really cute. I think you've got charisma... you gave us that cheeky little wink, ... I think this kid could do fantastic in the show."
Post-performance, Simon Cowell didn't mince words, stating ... Cheryl was more encouraging, complimenting ... while Louis Walsh enthusiastically added Well give me another audition and I'll show you I've got that 20 per cent."
Undeterred, Liam retorted Our thoughts are with Liam’s family and friends during this difficult time. We extend our sincere condolences to all those affected by his passing.”
I feel like it's a part of adolescence lost,
The news hit me hard,
Pilar Bilik, 27, said outside the hotel It was like a group of lads who had gone on holiday to Ibiza for a couple of weeks who were having the time of their life,
He was really talented, had a brilliant voice and all the stuff you need to be a pop star,
It was like a rat race to see who was going to become the solo artist, because you can’t have five members of a boyband being the biggest star in the world,
I don’t think he ever felt quite good enough,