Former One Direction star Liam Payne died on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. He was 31.
Story Summary:
- Liam Payne, former One Direction member, has tragically passed away at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
- TMZ broke the story, revealing that Payne had been acting erratically before the fatal incident.
- Fans and fellow celebrities have taken to social media to mourn his death, with many reflecting on his struggles and achievements.
Liam Payne dies: What’s the cause of death?
According to TMZ, Payne fell from the third-floor balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The incident occurred around 17:00 (22:00 SAST) on Wednesday.
Witnesses reported that Payne had been acting erratically in the hotel lobby earlier in the day, smashing a laptop and needing assistance to return to his room.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene shortly before the fall, reportedly responding to a 911 call about an aggressive male.
Payne had reportedly been under the influence, though it remains unclear whether his death was intentional or accidental.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation, with an autopsy currently pending.
Liam Payne biography
Liam James Payne was born on 29 August 1993, in Wolverhampton, England.
He rose to international fame as part of the boyband One Direction after auditioning for The X Factor in 2010.
Alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson, Payne became part of one of the best-selling boy bands in history, selling millions of albums worldwide.
After One Direction went on hiatus in 2015, Payne pursued a successful solo career, releasing hits like Strip That Down, which went platinum in both the US and UK.
In addition to music, Payne worked as a producer and collaborated with artists such as Rita Ora and J Balvin.
He continued to explore different genres, including pop and R&B, in his work.
Payne was also open about his personal struggles, including battles with alcohol addiction, mental health issues, and suicidal thoughts during his time in the spotlight.
Despite these challenges, he remained a beloved figure in the music industry.
Reactions to Liam’s death
Fans and celebrities have been pouring out their grief and tributes on social media following the news of Payne’s death.
Here are some of the reactions we picked:
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