The world is mourning the loss of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who tragically passed away at the age of 31 after a fall from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local sources such as La Nacion and international outlets including TMZ have reported on the devastating incident, though details remain unclear. Authorities are still investigating whether the fall was accidental or intentional.
According to reports, Argentine emergency responders were called to the scene around 5 p.m., where Payne was found unresponsive. Alberto Crescenti, director of Argentina’s Emergency Medical Care System (SAME), confirmed that Payne had suffered a fatal skull fracture from falling approximately 43 feet. An autopsy will provide further information about the cause of the fall.
Liam Payne first rose to fame as part of One Direction, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Formed in 2010 on The X Factor, Payne and his bandmates—Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik—quickly became global superstars with hits like “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Story of My Life.” After the group disbanded in 2016, Payne pursued a solo career, releasing hits such as “Strip That Down” featuring Quavo.
Payne had recently been working on new music and shared that he was over 100 days sober after a challenging battle with addiction. His final single, “Teardrops”, co-written by NSYNC’s JC Chasez, was released in March. Payne is survived by his 6-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with ex-girlfriend Cheryl Cole.
The sudden loss of Liam Payne has left fans and fellow artists in shock, and tributes have been pouring in from around the world. He will be remembered not only for his talent but also for his impact on music and his global fanbase.