Former One Direction member Liam Payne dies after devastating fall from Argentina hotel balcony

Local police discovered his body after responding to an emergency call from hotel staff in the Palermo neighborhood, where Payne was staying.

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One Direction fans gathered outside the hotel, singing songs from the band and lighting candles in his memory. (X/Drweloveu)

Entertainment News: Liam Payne, 31, former member of the globally renowned boyband One Direction, has tragically passed away after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local police discovered his body after responding to an emergency call from hotel staff in the Palermo neighborhood, where Payne was staying.

Emergency call raised concerns over Payne's behavior

According to a report obtained by Todo Noticias, the hotel staff contacted police shortly before Payne's death, citing concerns over his erratic behavior involving alcohol and drugs. "He is tearing the whole room apart," the hotel manager stated in the emergency call. Due to the room's balcony, the staff expressed fear that Payne might harm himself, a tragic concern that became a reality.

A meteoric rise to fame

Payne first rose to fame as a teenager, auditioning for The X Factor in 2008 before being cut by Simon Cowell. He returned two years later, forming One Direction with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. The band, one of the best-selling boybands in history, announced an indefinite hiatus in 2016, with Payne exiting before the announcement.

The impact of fame on Payne's mental health

In past interviews, Payne spoke candidly about the personal toll that fame had on him, mentioning that he frequently turned to alcohol to cope with the pressures of life on tour. Despite these struggles, Payne's legacy as an entertainer remains celebrated by fans worldwide. Following news of his death, tributes from fans and celebrities alike flooded social media.

One Direction fans gathered outside the hotel, singing songs from the band and lighting candles in his memory. His ex-bandmate Harry Styles’ mother, Anne Twist, posted a heartbroken tribute on Instagram.
Liam Payne is survived by his son Bear, whom he shares with former Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole. In previous interviews, Payne expressed his love and admiration for his son, calling him "a wonder."