On October 16th, local news in Argentina reported the tragic death of Liam Payne, who was just 31 years old, in a hotel located in Palermo, Buenos Aires. As detailed by law enforcement sources in the report by La Nacion, emergency personnel discovered the former One Direction star unresponsive in the courtyard of Casa Sur hotel.
It has been suggested that the hotel manager alerted police to the disturbance involving an “aggressive”individual, believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Investigating officers have determined that Liam Payne likely fell from the hotel’s third floor into the outdoor area below.
Alberto Crescenti, the head of SAME (the emergency medical services in Buenos Aires), reported that upon arrival at the scene around 5:11 pm on October 16, they found Payne exhibiting a skull base fracture after descending approximately 10-14 meters (30-40 feet).
Details emerge as Liam Payne reportedly succumbed after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel
The British pop icon was a key member of the internationally acclaimed boy band One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan, before their split in 2016. At the time of the incident on October 16, Liam was in Argentina, where emergency services received a call regarding his situation at approximately 5 pm local time.
The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the incident, with the Buenos Aires City Police working to piece together the details of what transpired.
While the trauma from falling from the third floor is suspected to be the direct cause of Liam Payne’s untimely death, an autopsy report has yet to be completed for final confirmation.
The shocking news has sent ripples of grief among fans around the globe, leading many locals to gather near the location to express their condolences.
In the days leading up to his passing, Liam Payne had shared multiple updates on his social media, showcasing moments with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. The couple, who have been together for about two years, were believed to be vacationing in Argentina at the time of the tragedy.
Liam leaves behind his seven-year-old son, Bear, who was born on March 22, 2017, through his relationship with Cheryl Cole. His family, including parents Karen and Geoff Payne, along with his siblings, Ruth and Nicola, have yet to publicly comment on this devastating loss.
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