Liam Payne Has Reportedly Died In Argentina
The One Direction singer was 31 years old.
Liam Payne has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to multiple reports. On Oct. 16, local police were called to the CasaSur Palermo Hotel after reports of "an aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol,” per Reuters, though the police’s statement did not identify that man was Payne.
Payne’s death was confirmed by the director of emergency services in Buenos Aires, Alberto Crescenti, per the New York Times. The former One Direction band member was 31 and is survived by his son Bear, age 7.
According to Buenos Aires news outlet Clarín and fan videos on social media, Payne had recently attended former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert in Argentina on Oct. 2.
Celebrities have started sharing tributes to Payne on social media.
Charlie Puth, a co-writer on Payne's 2017 song, "Bedroom Floor," posted on his Instagram stories. "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."
On X, Paris Hilton posted, “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
Zedd, who Payne worked with on his 2019 album LP1, mourned Payne’s loss on X, “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking …”
Ty Dolla $ign posted a video of Payne to his Instagram stories and wrote, "Just talked to you 2 days ago my guy. Ima miss u fr fr sucio💔💔."
This story is still developing. More to come.
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