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Liam Payne’s ex Maya Henry claimed he often predicted her death as a ‘manipulation tactic’

Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry has claimed the late singer predicted his death days before he tragically passed away at the age of 31 on Wednesday.

The influencer, who dated the One Direction member from 2018 to 2022, spoke candidly about his mental health battle and alleged abuse he subjected her to on Monday’s episode of “The Internet” podcast Is Dead.”

“He was still messaging me since we broke up [saying]“Oh, I’m not okay,” she said. “He was always playing with death and saying, ‘Well, I’m going to die.’ I’m not well.

Liam Payne’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry, seen here on Monday, said the late One Direction member predicted his death days before his death. YouTube/The Internet is dead
Henry, who dated the late singer from 2018 to 2022, opened up about his battle with mental health on Monday’s episode of “The Internet Is Dead” podcast. Can Nguyen/Shutterstock

Henry, 23, described Payne’s messages as a “manipulation tactic” to make her feel bad for him even though they are not together.

“I once tried to ask him for help, but he didn’t accept it,” she continued. “He was texting my mom, ‘I’m not well, ask Maya to contact me,’ because I wasn’t responding. »

“It’s always the same cycle.”

“He was still messaging me since we broke up [saying]“Oh, I’m not okay,” she said. Dave Benett/Getty Images
The influencer continued: “He was always playing with death and saying, ‘Well, I’m going to die.’ I’m not well. GC Images

In February 2024, the influencer announced her fiction book, “Moving Forward,” inspired by journal entries she wrote while dating Payne.

At the time, the author claimed that the “Steal My Girl” singer called her mother and told her, “I won’t be here much longer.” »

“I don’t play with death,” Henry explained. “If you say that, I’ll try to help you, no matter what you did.” I think he took advantage of my family’s kindness.

Henry alleged that one of Payne’s friends also called her, warning her not to publish the book for the sake of Payne’s mental health.

Henry described Payne’s comments as a “manipulation tactic.” Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation
The “Moving Forward” hitmaker claimed she tried to help the “Perfect” singer return to rehab. TheImageDirect.com

Henry claimed she offered Payne help getting her back into rehab, but ultimately felt like his actions were manipulative.

In the days leading up to his death, Henry claimed the British singer’s actions had “become much worse”, although she was unable to legally clarify the details, likely due to the cease and desist letter. notice she sent to her ex earlier this year. month.

“He would always say, ‘I’m so sorry for everything I’ve done.’ I can’t live with myself, but I keep trying to traumatize myself,” she said.

The “Steal My Girl” singer also reportedly called Henry’s mother and told her, “I’m not going to be here much longer.” Christina Bumphrey/Starpix
“I think he took advantage of my family’s kindness,” she said. Dave Benett/Getty Images

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“I know his lifestyle, and there’s a day when something bad is going to happen, so I always say to myself, ‘OK, he says these things, I have to help him because if I don’t, I will win’. I won’t be able to live with myself if something happens to him,” Henry added.

The “Perfect” singer was reportedly dealing with legal issues between him and Henry – who claimed Payne wouldn’t leave her alone – before he died in Argentina on Wednesday.

Payne fell from the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires and suffered “serious injuries.” He was pronounced dead at the scene by authorities.

Henry admitted that she feared something would happen to Payne if she didn’t help him. Instagram/maya_henry
The British pop star died on Wednesday. Richard Young/Shutterstock

The “X Factor” alum allegedly “acted erratically” just before his death and slammed his laptop in the hotel lobby.

Payne, who has struggled with substance abuse and mental health, had been struggling with “long-standing bouts of ruinous behavior,” insiders told Page Six.

The “Night Changes” singer arrived in Argentina on September 30 with his girlfriend of two years, Kate Cassidy, and the two spent a romantic few weeks together. Cassidy, however, left the country days before his death.

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