What We Know About Former One Direction Member Liam Payne’s Death
Liam Payne, a former member of the boyband One Direction, has died at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here are the key details:
– **Incident**: Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur hotel in the Palermo neighborhood, landing in the internal courtyard. He suffered severe injuries incompatible with life and was declared dead at the scene.
– **Investigation**: Authorities are conducting an autopsy and investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Initial reports suggested that police were responding to a call about an aggressive individual who might be under the influence of substances or alcohol.
– **Last Activities**: Payne was in Buenos Aires to attend a concert by his fellow One Direction member, Niall Horan, at the Movistar Arena on October 2. He was seen enjoying himself, dancing, and singing along with fans during the concert.
– **Fan Reaction**: Fans gathered outside the hotel, lighting candles and singing One Direction songs in remembrance. The gathering was somber, with many visibly in tears and expressing their shock and grief.
– **Personal Life**: Payne was born in Wolverhampton, England, and joined One Direction during the 2010 season of The X Factor. After the group disbanded in 2016, he embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut single “Strip That Down” featuring Quavo in 2017.
– **Mental Health**: Payne had been open about his mental health struggles, including using alcohol and epilepsy medication as mood stabilizers during One Direction’s peak fame. He had also achieved sobriety in recent years, sharing his progress on social media.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as more information becomes available.
