Payne’s sudden death led to an outpouring of grief from his family, friends and fans around the world.
The Wolverhampton-born singer shot to fame when he auditioned for the X Factor in 2010 at the age of 16 and became part of One Direction.
While the boy band went on to achieve phenomenal success across the globe, Payne himself acknowledged that it came at a cost and admitted that he used alcohol to cope with the band’s increasing fame.
His death prompted a debate about the duty of care in the music industry, particularly for young people.
In November, Argentinian authorities confirmed that three people were charged in connection with the singer’s death.
Toxicology tests revealed traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his body.
A post-mortem examination determined his cause of death as “multiple trauma” and “internal and external haemorrhage”, as a result of the fall from the hotel balcony.
According to the prosecutor’s office, medical reports also suggested Payne may have fallen in a state of semi or total unconsciousness.
Payne’s funeral was held in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, last month and was attended by friends, family, and his One Direction bandmates.