Liam Payne Death: The international publication TMZ has faced severe criticism for publishing graphic images of late singer Liam Payne’s body after his tragic death. The pictures were meant to highlight Payne’s tattoos, including the clock on his left forearm and a scorpion on his abdomen. Payne, who reportedly jumped from the third floor of his hotel room, left fans and fellow musicians in shock. The former One-Director singer was staying in Buenos Aires with his girlfriend and had shared several videos and photos hours before his untimely death.
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In their report, the US-based tabloid mentioned, “TMZ obtained a photo showing Liam’s body on a wooden deck at the hotel with tables and chairs nearby. We’re not showing the whole body, but you can clearly see his tattoo — a clock on his left forearm, and a scorpion on his abdomen.”
However, TMZ’s decision to share disturbing photos of his lifeless body alongside their news article has drawn widespread condemnation. Many have denounced the publication’s insensitive approach, labeling it as disrespectful and exploitative. Many called it “sensationalism” only meant to get likes and views. Taking to X, Singer Alessia Cara succinctly slammed the outlet and wrote, ”You’re gross @TMZ.”
Another journalist from renowned publication BBC slammed TMZ and wrote, “TMZ is trying to get clicks and ad money off of a young man’s dead body just minutes after the news of his death.” Shayan Sardarizadeh added, “Imagine being a member of Liam Payne’s family and seeing this.”
After the backlash, TMZ removed all the photographs related to Liam’s deceased body and edited the text to remove any reference to showing part of Mr. Payne’s body. However, no apology note or explanation was posted by the editors.
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