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Robbie Williams Calls For Music Industry Support Group For Young Stars, Following Liam Payne’s Death


The former Take That singer was speaking following the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne.

Robbie Williams speaks on the panel for "Better Man" at the Deadline Contenders Film: Los Angeles - November 2024.Rich Polk/Getty Images Robbie Williams has called for the music industry to create a support group for “young stars struggling with fame” following the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne last month. Williams’ story was told in a Netflix documentary series last year, which focused on his rollercoaster ride first finding fame as a member of a group, then solo superstardom but also mental health challenges. Williams recalled in the series standing on stage in front of thousands of people and having a “nervous, mental breakdown.” He also suffered from agoraphobia.

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