Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A preliminary autopsy report has revealed that Payne’s cause of death was due to “multiple traumatic injuries” resulting in “internal and external bleeding.” Argentine authorities are still awaiting results from the toxicology report, which could provide further details about the incident.
Details Surrounding the Tragic Accident
The tragic incident occurred at a luxury hotel in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires. According to the Buenos Aires Police, hotel staff had contacted emergency services before Payne’s fall, expressing concerns about his behavior. Security footage from the hotel showed a damaged television set inside his room, suggesting some sort of disturbance before the fatal fall.
The singer’s death was officially confirmed by SAME, Argentina’s emergency medical service, shortly after the fall. Authorities are now investigating the exact circumstances that led to Payne’s tragic death, with more details expected once the toxicology results are released.
Who Was Liam Payne?
Liam Payne rose to international fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, one of the most successful music groups of the 2010s. Born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, Payne had battled health issues since birth, including kidney problems that were diagnosed when he was just three months old.
After being eliminated from The X Factor UK in 2008, Payne returned to the show in 2010, where he was placed in One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan. The group became a global sensation, delivering hits like “What Makes You Beautiful” and releasing five studio albums before going on hiatus in 2016.
In 2014, One Direction performed in Brazil as part of their Where We Are Tour, marking one of the band’s most significant international performances.
Solo Career and Struggles
Following One Direction’s hiatus, Payne launched his solo career, collaborating with various artists, including Rita Ora and Cheat Codes. His debut solo album, “LP1,” was released in 2019, and his last single, “Teardrops,” was released earlier this year. Payne’s solo career, however, was marked by personal struggles, including battles with mental health and substance abuse.
In a 2023 interview, Payne shared that he had been sober for over 100 days and credited the support of his fans for helping him through difficult times. However, in the months leading up to his death, Payne had been dealing with health issues that forced him to cancel a scheduled appearance at the The Town festival in Brazil.
Family and Legacy
Payne is survived by his 5-year-old son, Bear Payne, whom he shared with singer Cheryl Cole. The couple separated in 2018 but remained committed to co-parenting. At the time of his death, Payne was in a relationship with model Kate Cassidy, aged 37.
Payne’s legacy in pop music is undeniable. As a member of One Direction, he helped shape an entire generation of pop music, and his contributions to the group are remembered by millions of fans worldwide.
What We Know So Far
While the official cause of death has been attributed to multiple traumatic injuries from the fall, authorities have yet to release the toxicology results, which may shed more light on Payne’s condition at the time. Investigations are ongoing, and fans around the world continue to mourn the loss of the beloved singer.