Former ‘One Direction’ Member Liam Payne Dies after Falling from Balcony in Argentina
Former ‘One Direction’ member Liam Payne, 31, passes away by falling over from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina. Celebrities and fans are in a state of shock. They have posted heart-touching tributes dedicated to the star on social media.
English singer and former member of the famous pop band ‘One Direction’, Liam Payne, passed away on Wednesday after he fell over from his hotel room balcony in Argentina.
His body was found outside his hotel in Buenos Aires situated in the Palermo neighbourhood. He suffered extreme injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
The Argentina police said that they were called to the hotel as they were informed about an “aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol.” The singer’s behaviour was described as erratic and aggressive before the tragic incident.
When the police arrived at the hotel, they found that the 31-year-old British singer had fallen over from his hotel room’s balcony.
The hotel manager said he heard a loud noise at the back of the hotel.
“We’re deeply saddened to learn of Liam Payne’s tragic passing today. During this difficult time, our hearts remain with his family, loved ones, and fans,” MTV said on X.
Payne rose to fame with the British band ‘One Direction’. He joined the band with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik.
The group appeared on X Factor and placed third. Eventually, the band was signed by Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment. They reigned the music industry from 2010 to 2016 before taking up solo careers.
As a solo artist Payne released ‘Strip That Down’ which reached the third position in the UK singles chart.
His debut studio album, LP1, was released in December 2019. Earlier this year, he released his latest single ‘Teardrops’.
The talented singer whose career blossomed as a solo artist was known for his grace, humility and his passion for singing.
Fans from all over the world remembered the singer and posted heart-warming tributes. Famous personalities like American singer Charlie Puth and Hilton heiress Paris Hilton expressed their sorrow at the singer’s death.
Charlie Puth wrote, “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 cannot believe he is gone. I'm so upset right now. May he rest in peace. I am so sorry.”
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Paris Hilton wrote, “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
The actor was open about his past struggles with substance abuse and alcohol. He also experienced suicidal thoughts.
The police are yet to confirm whether the tragic incident was an accident or a case of suicide. The investigation into this case is ongoing.