Liam Payne 'QUIT rehab after just 48 hours' weeks before tragic death

Liam Payne quit rehab after just two days.

is said to have checked into The Priory in July to start a 28 day programme. However, after just 48 hours, the chart-topper is believed to have walked out. Reports claim that Liam had devastated his close friends and family when he gave up a chance of "overcoming his addictions."

Liam had been open about his struggles in the past and recently confided in TV star Paddy McGuinness about his sobriety. But fresh reports claim that despite wanting to get his life back on track, he struggled. It's claimed that the Teardrops singer had signed up for the £5,000 a night The Priory in London and had started a detox programme.

However, sources claim that Liam rarely left his room and did not attend the classes with others who were undergoing treatment. Liam is believed to have used prescription medication – given by medical professionals to aid his withdrawal from alcohol and substances.

"Family and management did everything they could, Liam was loved, adored and incredibly talented," a source told . They added that he "couldn't beat his demons" despite everyone "rooting for him." "He confronted his issues head-on, hoping to get back on track," they added.

This comes after reports came on Wednesday that Liam had passed away. Police are said to have been called to reports at the hotel of a "man acting aggressively at the hotel who could be under the effect of drink or drugs".

It's believed that Liam fell from around 13 or 14 metres and suffered "very serious injuries incompatible with life." Police say the music star’s hotel room had been "in complete disarray" with "various items broken". from the internal hotel courtyard where Liam’s body was found.

Tributes from friends and family of the star have flooded in since the sad news. Liam's mum Karen has spoken to friends and shared her heartache. Speaking to a hairdresser, Karen said: "I've lost my beautiful boy." Elsewhere, Liam's brother-in-law also shared his shock following the One Direction star's devastating death aged just 31. "We're obviously devastated at the news," Nick Farnell said.

Liam's former manager, In a now deleted social media post, Simon said: "You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens. Liam, I am devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.

"This is so difficult to put into words right now. I went outside today, and I thought about so many times we had together. I wanted to let you know what I would always say to the thousands of people who would always ask me. What is Liam like? And I would tell them you were kind, funny, sweet, thoughtful, talented, humble, focused. And how much you loved music. And how much love you genuinely had for the fans."

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