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Former One Direction star Liam Payne has tragically died at the age of 31 in Argentina. Police say the singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, leading to his untimely death. The incident has prompted an outpouring of grief from music fans across the globe.
Police disclosed in a statement that Liam Payne’s body was discovered by emergency crews who responded to a distress call in the upscale Palermo area of Buenos Aires on Wednesday. The call came from the hotel where Payne had been staying, prompting authorities to rush to the scene.
Rising to fame in 2010, Payne was one of the five members of One Direction, a group created on the X Factor TV show. Alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik, Payne became a global sensation, with the band’s popularity skyrocketing almost overnight.
Payne, who shared the One Direction spotlight with Niall Horan, had attended his former bandmate’s Argentina concert earlier this month. The event sparked nostalgia among fans who remembered the bond between the group members.
Buenos Aires police said they were responding to reports of “an aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol” when officers arrived at the scene. The call pointed to a potential altercation at the hotel, prompting immediate action.
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When they arrived at the hotel, officials were told a loud sound had been heard in an interior courtyard. Soon after, they discovered the body there. A police investigation has been launched.
Speaking to local outlets, emergency services director Alberto Crescenti revealed that Payne had sustained “serious injuries” from the incident. Crescenti also confirmed that an autopsy would be performed to gather more information on the fatal fall.
When asked about the details of Payne’s fall from the balcony, Mr. Crescenti chose not to provide answers, emphasizing the need to respect the ongoing investigation into the incident.
The deceased star’s body has been taken to a local morgue in Buenos Aires, where it will be held pending further investigation and autopsy results to clarify the cause of death.
Just a few hours before the incident, Payne posted on Snapchat, stating, “It’s a lovely day here in Argentina.” The video he shared, however, was from earlier in the week, showcasing quality time spent with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy.
