Former One Direction Star Liam Payne Dies at 31 After Falling in Buenos Aires, Report Says
Reports from local media in Buenos Aires, Argentina, indicate that former One Direction singer Liam Payne has been found dead. According to Reuters, Payne tragically fell from the third floor of his hotel in the Palermo neighborhood of the city. Emergency services confirmed his passing after responding to the incident at the hotel. Authorities were initially called to handle a situation involving a disruptive individual who may have been intoxicated.
The 31-year-old rose to fame as part of the popular British boy band One Direction, which first came together during the 2010 season of The X Factor UK. Following their split in 2016, the group’s members, including Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson, pursued solo careers.
Further reports from outlets like TMZ have highlighted Payne’s erratic behavior prior to his death. Witnesses claimed he destroyed his laptop and had to be escorted back to his room. Payne had been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health, discussing past challenges, including suicidal thoughts during his time with One Direction.
Recently, Liam Payne had visited Argentina and reunited with his former bandmates at a Niall Horan concert. More information is expected to emerge from the case, and we will provide updates as they become available. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for the latest developments.
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