The news of singer Liam Payne’s sudden death broke on Wednesday, shocking fans worldwide. Just hours before his tragic fall, Payne had been sharing updates on Snapchat. He fell from the balcony of his third-floor hotel room in Argentina, and more details about the incident are still emerging. The music industry is mourning his loss, with artists like Zedd, who collaborated with Payne on Get Low in 2017, and Charlie Puth, expressing their condolences. Renowned singer Rita Ora, who has previously worked with Liam on the track ‘For You’, also shared her grief.
Taking to Instagram, Rita Ora posted several pictures of her time with Liam, accompanied by a heartfelt message. She wrote, “I’m devastated He had the kindest soul, I will never forget. I loved working with him so much – he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage. This tragic news breaks my heart. Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You takes on a whole new meaning for me now. R.I.P ️.”
In a related update, a photograph of Liam, reportedly taken shortly before his fall, shows him returning to his hotel room in Buenos Aires. The 31-year-old former One Direction member tragically fell 45 feet from the balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel into the courtyard below. Local network America TV aired this image, depicting Payne in a white sleeveless top, with his tattoos visible, labeling it the last known photo of him before he entered the lift.
Alberto Crescenti, the head of the city’s emergency services, confirmed that Payne sustained a “cranial fracture and extremely serious injuries that led to his immediate death.” He shared with TN television that paramedics arrived swiftly but were unable to save him, stating, “Our role was to head there quickly, give medical attention, and try to resuscitate him, but his injuries were incompatible with life.”
Payne’s identity was confirmed by checking his passport, but authorities are still investigating the circumstances of his fatal fall. He fell from a suite that overlooked the hotel’s pool and Michelin-starred restaurant, Sacro, which was closed to diners at the time.
Payne had arrived in Argentina earlier this month to attend a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan, accompanied by his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, who had left two days earlier. Meanwhile, reports surfaced that his ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, had issued a cease and desist letter, accusing him of persistent contact.
A hotel employee made two urgent emergency calls reporting Payne’s erratic behavior. In the first call, the employee stated, “We have a guest who’s off his head on drugs and is destroying everything in his room. We need someone to come.” In a follow-up call, he added, “I don’t know if the guest’s life is in danger. The room has a balcony, and we are afraid he might do something.”
Local reports indicated that Payne had been acting erratically in the hotel lobby before being escorted back to his room. Shortly thereafter, hotel workers heard a loud noise from the courtyard, where they found Payne’s body just after 5 pm local time. Authorities in forensic suits conducted a thorough examination of the room and balcony involved in the incident, as investigations continue.
Liam Payne rose to fame as a member of the globally renowned boy band One Direction, formed after his auditions for The X Factor in 2008 and 2010 alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. The group became one of the best-selling boy bands in history, releasing five albums and touring extensively.
After One Direction went on hiatus in 2016, Payne embarked on a successful solo career, releasing hit singles like ‘Strip That Down,’ ‘Bedroom Floor,’ and ‘Stack It Up.’ His debut solo album, LP1, was released in 2019, showcasing his musical versatility with a blend of pop and R&B influences.
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