Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to local reports on Wednesday, confirmed by Reuters. Payne allegedly fell from the third floor of his hotel in the Palermo area. Emergency services arrived at the hotel and confirmed his death after the fall. Liam Payne had recently travelled to Argentina, where he reunited with his former One Direction bandmates at a Niall Horan concert. More information about the case is still awaited
One Direction Star Liam Payne Dies At 31
Liam Payne, the former 'One Direction' star, has died at the age of 31 in Argentina after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, according to police. In a statement, police said they responded to a call about "an aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol" at a hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood.
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The hotel manager reported hearing a loud noise at the back of the hotel, and upon arrival, police found that a man had fallen from the balcony of his room. Emergency workers confirmed the death of the British singer, who was discovered in the hotel's interior patio.
The 31-year-old rose to global fame as a member of the British boy band ‘One Direction,’ which was formed during the 2010 season of The ‘X Factor UK.’ The group, consisting of Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson, parted ways in 2016 as each member pursued a solo career.
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Additionally, TMZ and other media outlets have reported that Liam Payne displayed erratic behaviour in the hotel prior to his death. According to witnesses, he smashed his laptop and had to be escorted back to his room, as reported byPinkvilla.
Celebrities React To Liam Payne’s Death
Tributes are pouring in for Liam Payne after his death at age 31. Charlie Puth expressed his condolences on Instagram, saying, "I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can’t believe he is gone." Puth, 32, also shared a video of them laughing together, adding, "I'm so upset right now, may he rest in peace."
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Payne's ‘Get Low’ collaborator Zedd mourned the singer on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking."
Paris Hilton also reacted to the news on X, saying, "So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP my friend."
As of now, none of Liam Payne's former ‘One Direction’ bandmates have publicly responded to the news of his passing.
Liam Payne’s Last Instagram Post
Liam Payne's sudden death has left fans heartbroken, and his final Instagram post has taken on a poignant significance. Just months before his passing, Payne shared a nostalgic photo of himself with his former One Direction bandmates, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik as a tribute to Morgan Spurlock, who directed the band’s documentary ‘One Direction: This Is Us.’
After the news of Payne’s death on October 16, 2024, fans flooded the post with emotional messages of grief and disbelief. Many expressed their shock with comments like, “Please don’t tell me he passed away” and “tell me it’s not true.”
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The post has since become a place where fans gather to pay their respects and reflect on Payne’s lasting legacy as a key member of one of the world’s most iconic boy bands.
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