Liam Payne’s Ex-Fiancée Maya Henry Breaks Silence Practically 4 Months After His Tragic Demise

Practically 4 months after the One Route singer tragically died on Oct. 16, Henry, who whom he dated on-and-off between 2018 and 2022, opened up about their relationship for the primary time in an announcement to  Rolling Stone.

“Whereas I beloved him deeply, he did issues that damage me in methods I am going to by no means absolutely perceive, and he continued to harm me years after we broke up,” Henry informed the outlet within the characteristic, printed Tuesday. “On medicine, he grew to become somebody unrecognizable — so completely different from his sober self.”

“I stored hoping every incident could be a wake-up name for him to get assist, however it by no means was. I attempted to be there for him. I beloved him a lot that I satisfied myself I may sort things,” she added of their turbulent relationship.

The 25-year-old additionally shared perception into what led to the couple’s ultimate breakup in 2022, following an engagement two years prior, telling Rolling Stone she “stood by him in his darkest moments.”

“Initially, it was the drug use and addictions that tore us aside,” she defined. “Anybody who has been with an addict understands how troublesome that’s.”

The aftermath of the breakup was equally as troublesome with Henry telling the outlet she was left with solely “vacancy” after they parted methods.

“The love I gave, the sacrifices I made — they weren’t sufficient as a result of they by no means may very well be,” she added. “I wasn’t simply heartbroken; I felt defrauded, as so many ladies in my place would. However what I do know is that this: It wasn’t about me or something I did. It was about struggles past my management. And in the long run, I had to decide on myself. I needed to stroll away, regardless of how a lot it damage, as a result of staying in his world meant dropping myself.”

Payne, who died after a 40-foot fall from a lodge balcony in Bueno Aires, Argentina, didn’t disguise his struggles with alcohol and drug use, even sharing he had a 100-day rehab stint in 2023.

A toxicology report obtained by TMZ following his October demise revealed that the 31-year-old singer — who shared 7-year-old son, Bear, with ex Cheryl Cole — died from accidents sustained in his fall with alcohol, cocaine, and a prescribed antidepressant in his system.

Henry is the newest to talk out following the aftermath Payne’s demise. With Kate Cassidy, who had been relationship Payne for about two years and was vacationing with him for a number of days main as much as his demise, additionally opened up concerning the devastating loss, telling The Solar regardless of Payne’s on-and-off struggles with medicine and alcohol, the singer was in “such headspace” when she left Argentina previous to his demise.

“We have been in such an excellent place, simply full of affection; he was so comfortable and optimistic,” Cassidy informed the outlet. “And I simply can’t even imagine the way in which issues really ended.”

She continued, “Clearly if I knew, if I may see into the long run, I’d by no means have left Argentina. I by no means, ever thought this occasion would happen.”