Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died outside a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Local police confirmed on Wednesday that the 31-year-old singer was found dead after falling from a third-floor balcony. In a statement the police said they had received a report of “an aggressive man, perhaps under the influence of drugs and alcohol” in a hotel in the Palermo district.
Rescuers confirmed the singer’s death and his body was found in the hotel courtyard. “We are deeply saddened and send prayers that his family and loved ones remain strong and at peace,” wrote MTV Latin America on the X social network.
Liam Payne rose to worldwide fame as a member of the pop band One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
The group began their journey after coming third in the 2010 UK edition of The X Factor, but disbanded in 2016 as the members pursued solo careers.
Local news channel Todo Noticias TV interviewed Hernan Palazzo, who works near the hotel in Palermo, saying: “The neighborhood was in chaos… There were many police officers and some fans arrived. It’s really sad.
Earlier this month, Payne attended former member Niall Horan’s concert in Buenos Aires. The singer had openly shared his battle with addiction and spent time in a rehab facility.
On Wednesday, Payne posted about his trip to Argentina on Snapchat, mentioning horseback riding, playing polo and his desire to return home to see his dog.
Source: K14
