- By Ridhi Suri
- Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:22 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after falling from his third-floor balcony, according to Argentine police. He was 31 years old. The police stated they were called to the hotel in the Palermo neighborhood, where they received reports of an 'aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol.' The hotel manager reported hearing a loud noise from the back of the hotel, and upon the police's arrival, they found that a man had fallen from his room's balcony.
Buenos Aires police stated that officers from the 14B Police Station were dispatched to the hotel that afternoon following a 911 call.
According to Reuters, Emergency workers confirmed the death of the British singer, who was reportedly discovered in the hotel's interior patio.
American singer Charlie Puth expressed his shock on Instagram, sharing that Liam had always been kind to him and recalling that he was one of the first major artists he collaborated with. He couldn’t believe Liam was gone. Charlie 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…”
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U.S. music channel MTV, streaming service Spotify, and the BRIT Awards also shared their condolences on social media, expressing their grief and support for his family and loved ones.
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. pic.twitter.com/OT63aeAvGO
— MTV (@MTV) October 16, 2024
i’m absolutely devastated. more than devastated. liam james payne, dad of the band, outgoing, very talented, an amazing father. you mean so much to me and others. thank you for everything you’ve done for the boys, your family, and especially us fans. love you forever. #liampayne pic.twitter.com/y2PgL0cf2W
— One Direction (@chartdata1D) October 16, 2024
Just recently, he celebrated his 31st birthday in the UK, according to posts on his Snapchat. Born in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, Payne was the youngest of three siblings and studied music technology at the City of Wolverhampton College.
Liam Payne, He gained fame as a member of the renowned British boy band One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Horan, was spotted in Argentina attending his former bandmate Niall Horan's concert on October 2, as seen in videos shared on social media. The group formed in 2010 after all five members participated in the UK edition of the reality competition 'The X Factor.'