Maya Henry, who was briefly engaged to Liam Payne before they parted ways, shared a series of reflective and bittersweet Instagram posts as the year came to a close. The carousel of images included snapshots of her driving, relaxing with friends, walking through a field of flowers, and spending time with her five dogs, capturing moments of her life throughout the year. However, the timing of the post raised eyebrows, as it coincided with reports of five people being arrested in connection to Payne’s death.
Payne tragically passed away on October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from his third-floor hotel room balcony while intoxicated. He was laid to rest in November. The posts have stirred controversy, with some fans of the late singer criticizing Henry for her public display of normalcy during such a sensitive time. Sources close to Henry previously revealed that she was in a state of shock following Payne’s passing, and she had shared that the singer had been obsessively calling her, her family, and friends in the days leading up to his death.
This drama surrounding Henry’s social media activity has added to the tension following Payne’s tragic demise and the subsequent arrests linked to the investigation.