Former One Direction singer, Liam Payne has died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires.
The 31-year-old artist, who was staying at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo neighborhood, fell from the third floor.
Argentine police confirmed the incident on Wednesday.
Authorities were alerted after hotel staff reported an “aggressive man” who appeared to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
When police arrived, the hotel manager described hearing a loud noise from the inner courtyard.
Upon investigation, they discovered that Payne had fallen from his room’s balcony.
According to a hotel worker, Payne had been acting erratically before the fall.
“When he is conscious, he is destroying the entire room,” the worker told police.
They expressed concern for his safety, particularly because his room had a balcony.
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Earlier that day, Payne had posted on Snapchat, sharing happy moments from his trip to Argentina.
He talked about horse riding, playing polo, and looking forward to returning home to see his dog.
“It’s a lovely day here in Argentina,” he said in one of his final messages.
Payne had publicly discussed his struggles with mental health and his battle with alcohol.
In a 2023 YouTube video, he opened up about his challenges with fame, thanking fans for their support during difficult times.
He also spoke about his hopes of making new music.
Liam Payne rose to fame as part of One Direction, one of the best-selling boy bands in history, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson.
The group, formed in 2010 on the British version of The X Factor, went on an indefinite break in 2016.
Afterward, Payne pursued a solo career, releasing his first studio album, LP1, in 2019.
In March 2024, Payne released his last single, “Teardrop.”
He was also credited as a co-writer on One Direction hits like “Story of My Life” and “Night Changes.”
Throughout his career, Payne collaborated with various artists, including a notable duet with Rita Ora on the 2018 track “For You.”
His success garnered him a net worth of around $70 million.
Payne’s death has shocked fans and musicians around the world.
American singer, Charlie Puth shared his sadness on Instagram, saying, “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. I cannot believe he is gone.”