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Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dead at 31
The singer Liam Payne, one-fifth of the U.K. boy band One Direction, has died. Here’s a look back at the 31-year-old’s life in photos.
Gen Z and millennials devastated Liam Payne’s death hurts – even for those who weren’t One Direction fans
The way we’ve reported on suicide has evolved over the years: In the 1800s, suicide deaths were treated as everyday occurrences, and next to postings about town meetings. Later, newspapers began reporting about suicides
deaths were treated as everyday occurrences, and next to postings about town meetings. Later, newspapers began reporting about suicides with more judgment, describing it as a rash act. Then there were years we didn’t write about them at all, as if no one died that way.
Our coverage has continued to evolve, and now we have guidelines from organizations that help journalists write about trauma and death.
We are finding our way, often guided by smart voices.
We do know that you shouldn’t run a photo of a body. But what about 911 tapes? When does the public have a right to know? What is transparency to make our world safer? Payne’s friend, singer Alessia Cara, called out TMZ for the photos.
Liam Payne’s preliminary cause of death revealed: Officials cite ‘polytrauma’
It may seem ironic that a journalist whose job it is to get the facts and post stories is questioning withholding information. Does the news cycle that never ends, alerts that come at all hours and social media sharing information before it’s verified, create this culture when we think we have a right to know everything immediately?
Do families need to learn about the deaths of loved ones from the media? What if they are famous? Does living a public life negate their rights or our humanity?
And I ask myself if I contribute to that culture as a journalist. Payne’s death is rough for so many reasons. He was 31. He has a 7-year-old, sisters and parents.
We don’t need to add to it.
If you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for 24/7 access to free and confidential services.
Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY’s managing editor for Life & Entertainment, is the author of “Stepping Back From the Ledge: A Daughter’s Search for Truth and Renewal.”
