In a tragic turn of events, former One Direction member Liam Payne, aged 31, fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires within a “seven-minute window”. Hotel staff urgently called emergency services, but when they arrived merely seven minutes later, they found that the singer had already passed away. Local police confirmed that Payne fell into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina’s capital. Emergency medical teams stated there was ‘no possibility of resuscitation’.
The authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and are conducting an autopsy. Payne had been in Buenos Aires to attend the concert of his former One Direction bandmate, Niall Horan. Fans gathered outside the hotel, lighting candles and placing flowers as an impromptu vigil to honour the beloved music star. Payne, who released his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019, had been on holiday with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy.
Payne, born in Wolverhampton, formed One Direction in 2010 and achieved massive success with five albums and four world tours before going on indefinite hiatus in 2016. He shares a son, Bear, with Girls Aloud singer Cheryl. Over the years, Payne received accolades such as Brit Awards and topped the UK official charts with tracks like “For You” and “Strip That Down”.
Following health issues and legal troubles, Payne was scheduled to appear as a judge on a new Netflix show. His sudden passing has left fans and the music industry in mourning, with tributes pouring in for the talented artist. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is working with authorities in Argentina regarding the tragic incident but has not released further details.
Despite setbacks in his personal life, Liam Payne’s impact on the music industry and his legion of fans will be a lasting legacy. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, leaving a void in the hearts of many who admired his talent and contribution to pop music.