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Simon Cowell recalls the 'awful' moment he was told Liam Payne had died and admits he desperately tried to contact the singer's parents


The X Factor boss, 66, said he was left reeling in shock and while 'not thinking clearly' just wanted to 'reach out to his mum and dad as a parent.'

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