Liam Payne Dies After Fall from Hotel Balcony in Argentina

Sources have confirmed that former One Direction star Liam Payne has tragically passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The incident occurred at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where Payne had been staying since the middle of October. His girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, had left Argentina just a few days earlier, leaving Liam to stay behind.

Witnesses and hotel staff say Liam had been acting erratically in the hours leading up to his fall. Earlier in the day, someone at the hotel called 911, reporting an "aggressive" male in the lobby. According to reports, Payne smashed his laptop in a fit of rage and had to be carried back to his room.

Around 5 PM local time, tragedy struck. Payne, who was staying on the third floor, fell from his balcony, and witnesses say his body was found on the hotel’s deck, near tables and chairs. His distinctive tattoos, including a clock on his forearm and a scorpion on his abdomen, helped confirm the identity of the singer.

First responders arrived quickly, and authorities have since covered the area with a red tent as they begin investigating whether the fall was intentional or accidental. Payne's erratic behavior earlier in the day has raised many questions.

Payne had been in Argentina recently for a concert by fellow One Direction member Niall Horan, where the two bandmates reportedly reunited. Fans of the global sensation One Direction, who shot to fame after their 2010 launch on "The X Factor," are shocked by the news. The band broke up in 2015, but Payne, only 16 when he joined, was known for his talent as one of the group's main songwriters.

Liam had been open about his struggles with alcohol and prescription drug addiction during his time with One Direction. In June 2021, he revealed that his mental health had taken a dark turn during those years, and he had battled severe suicidal thoughts.

Earlier this week, reports surfaced regarding an ongoing issue with his ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, who had claimed Payne had left her after asking her to get an abortion. Her legal team had been working on a cease-and-desist letter to prevent Payne from contacting her further, but it's unclear if this situation played a role in his behavior before his death.

At just 31 years old, Liam Payne’s untimely passing has left fans and loved ones in shock, mourning the loss of a young star whose life had been filled with both extraordinary success and deep personal struggles.

Source: TMZ