Liam Payne, singer and former One Direction member, tragically died after falling from a hotel’s third floor in Argentina on October 16 2024.

The incident occurred at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in Buenos Aires Argentina. Local police confirmed his passing in a statement to CNN.

The Details of Liam Payne’s Death so far

Police were dispatched to the hotel after receiving a call about an aggressive man, possibly under the influence, though they did not identify the person as Payne.

According to TMZ, Payne exhibited erratic behavior in the hotel lobby before his death, destroying his laptop and requiring assistance to return to his room.

The report states that Payne and his girlfriend, Katie Cassidy, arrived in Argentina on September 30, sharing several social media updates from their vacation. Cassidy left on the 14th, while Payne stayed behind, later checking into the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy

Liam Payne’s Musical Debut

Payne captivated British viewers at the age of 14 during his 2008 audition for The X Factor, where he performed Frank Sinatra’s classic “Fly Me to the Moon.”

“While I should be focusing on my schoolwork, I find myself preoccupied with thoughts of singing,” he remarked prior to his initial audition.

Hailing from Wolverhampton, a city in the English Midlands close to Birmingham, Payne initially spoke with a pronounced “Brummie” accent, which gradually diminished as his career advanced.

Payne also participated in his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert earlier this month, where the One Direction members came together and captured photos during the event.

The artist gained widespread recognition as a member of the renowned boyband One Direction. This group, which featured Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan, was established in 2010 following the participation of each member in the UK edition of the reality competition series The X Factor.

The One Direction Members

Tributes Following Liam Payne’s Death

Payne’s untimely death has shocked fans and the music industry, prompting tributes from celebrities worldwide. UK newspapers featured the news on their front page on Thursday morning.

Anne Twist, Harry Styles’ mother, shared a tribute on Instagram with a broken heart emoji, and the caption “Just a boy.”

Former X Factor host, Dermot O’Leary posted a heartfelt tribute recalling, “I recall him as a 14-year-old who arrived to audition for The X Factor and astonished us with his rendition of Sinatra. His passion for singing was evident. He was a delight to be around, always courteous, appreciative, and remarkably humble.”

Payne had openly discussed his struggles with substance abuse and celebrated six months of sobriety in 2023. Payne leaves behind his seven-year-old son, Bear.

DONE BY: DAVID BANGURA