Maya Henry, ex-fiancée of former One Direction star Liam Payne, has broken her silence about their complex relationship and its aftermath in a recent Rolling Stone interview.

Henry revealed that Payne allegedly shared private photos of her without consent after their breakup, complicating her grieving process following his tragic death last October. The 31-year-old singer passed away after a fatal fall from a balcony.

Their three-year relationship, which ended in 2022, was marked by Payne's struggle with addiction. "I loved him, but his addiction changed him," Henry stated. "There were times I didn't recognize the person in front of me."

Sources close to the situation confirmed that Payne's substance abuse, including heroin use, led to increasingly concerning behavior. Days before his death, Henry's legal team had sent him a cease and desist letter requesting no further contact.

The public response to Henry's interview has been mixed, with some supporters defending her right to share her experience while others argue it disrespects Payne's memory. Henry maintains that speaking out wasn't about attacking Payne but about acknowledging their relationship's reality.

"I want to move forward and be known for my own story, not just as 'Liam Payne's ex,'" Henry concluded, though she hasn't confirmed whether she'll pursue legal action regarding the private photos.

The situation highlights the complexities of processing grief while dealing with past trauma, as those close to Payne struggle to reconcile their memories with the painful circumstances of his final days.

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