Liam Payne, the former member of One Direction, has tragically passed away at the age of 31 following a fatal fall from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, according to local police reports.
The singer's death occurred at 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday. Buenos Aires police confirmed in a statement that "Liam James Payne, composer and guitarist, former member of One Direction, died today after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Palermo."
Alberto Crescenti, head of Argentina's state emergency medical service, shared with Todo Noticias that Payne had fallen into the hotel's internal courtyard. He stated that emergency responders quickly arrived but could not save him, as his injuries were fatal. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the incident, and an autopsy is being conducted.
Payne had been in Buenos Aires to attend a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan, who performed at the Movistar Arena on October 2. Payne had been spotted at the event, singing and dancing along with fans.
Following the news of his death, fans gathered outside the hotel in disbelief, many shedding tears and offering one another support. Some reminisced about how Payne's music had helped them through difficult times. "I'm heartbroken. His songs helped me through bullying in school. I rushed here as soon as I heard the news," said 26-year-old fan Martina Belaustgui.
Born in Wolverhampton, England, in 1993, Payne rose to fame at 16 when he became part of One Direction, a boyband created by Simon Cowell on "The X Factor" in 2010. Although the group didn't win the competition, they went on to become one of the most successful boybands in history, selling over 70 million records globally with hits such as What Makes You Beautiful and Night Changes.
After One Direction went on hiatus in 2016, Payne pursued a solo career, releasing his debut single Strip That Down featuring Quavo in 2017. Throughout his career, he also collaborated with artists like Rita Ora and Zedd, producing hits like For You and Get Low.
Payne had been open about his struggles with mental health, admitting in a 2019 interview that he had sought therapy and had battled with substance abuse at the height of his fame. He revealed that therapy had been a key part of his journey to sobriety. Last year, he proudly shared that he had been sober for over 100 days, stating that he felt "amazing" and was grateful for the support from fans.
In 2017, Payne became a father to his son Bear Grey Payne, whom he had with his then-partner Cheryl Cole. The couple parted ways in 2018.
Fans and the music world continue to mourn the untimely loss of Liam Payne, remembering him for his talent, kindness, and the impact his music had on millions.
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