Simon Cowell is looking back on one of the most painful moments of his life - Liam Payne's death. During an episode of The New York Times' podcast The Interview on Saturday, the record executive revealed how he learned about the One Direction alum's passing. He said: "Somebody who works with me very closely came into my room. I was up in the north of England, and I could tell by the look of her face that she was upset. She said, 'Sit down,' and she told me. And it was like - wow.