On Wednesday night it was announced that Liam Payne had died in Buenos Aires aged 31, where he was on holiday. 

What does his death say about the music industry? 

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Guest: Will Hodgkinson, chief rock and pop critic, The Times.

Host: Luke Jones. 

Further reading: Liam Payne and the curse of too much fame too young

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