Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has died unexpectedly at the age of 31. The music sensation was vacationing in Buenos Aires with girlfriend Kate Cassidy when he fatally fell from the balcony of a third-storey hotel.
Liam Payne rose to prominence in 2011 as a member of the globally famous band formed by Simon Cowell on The X Factor, which included Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan.
According to reports, Payne fell from the third storey of a hotel in Argentina’s capital. Following the unfortunate incident, emergency services such as police officers, firefighters, and ambulances were seen outside the hotel.
Social media has been swamped with tributes to the ‘Strip That Down’ artist. Here’s all we know about the former One Direction member’s death.
Details Surrounding Liam Payne’s Death
According to an official statement released to The Associated Press, Liam Payne “jumped from the balcony of his room,” clearing out any speculations of an accidental fall or foul play.
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The unfortunate incident happened while he was on vacation in Buenos Aires, where he went to see his ex-bandmate Niall Horan perform. Forensic specialists also stated that the singer had no “defensive type” injuries and that the injuries on his body were “vital and produced at the same time as each other.”
Reports further indicate that “the intervention of third parties would be ruled out,” as reported by Argentinian outlet La Nación. A preliminary autopsy revealed that Liam Payne died from “multiple traumas” resulting in “internal and external bleeding” as a result of the 40-foot plunge from the hotel’s third level.
Authorities went to the site after getting an emergency call just after 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday, October 6. The call alerted them to the presence of an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
Alberto Crescenti, the chief of Buenos Aires’ emergency medical services, verified that Liam Payne’s death was caused by severe injuries, including a skull fracture.
Was Liam Payne Depressed?
Liam Payne has been open about his mental health struggles throughout the years. One year before his sad death, Payne spoke openly about how his rise to prominence in the famed British boy band “left scars” on him.
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He shared during an August 2023 interview on Columbia’s W Radio that while it’s a great life filled with gratitude, there were definitely low moments that he would never minimize.
He emphasized the importance of having the right people around at the right time, acknowledging that he was lucky to have people to watch his back and help him get the necessary help when he was at his lowest, noting that not everyone is that lucky.
Liam Payne recalled that the group had to cancel an October 2015 show in Belfast because he was not in a good place at the time. He explained that he was going through a rough period and let it affect him too much.
He also mentioned that the group’s relentless schedule didn’t allow them to stop and celebrate their achievements, which ultimately became overwhelming.
Liam Payne’s Substance Struggles
In 2021, during an interview on Steven Bartlett’s “Diary of a CEO” podcast, Liam Payne revealed that he battled substance misuse and “suicidal ideation” while in One Direction. The singer shared that he was worried about how far his rock bottom would be. He added that no one would have seen it because he was very good at hiding it.
He noted that his struggles were really severe, but his change in physical appearance motivated him to make a change. Payne mentioned that his face was much more bloated than it is now, and he did not like himself very much, which led him to make a change.
At the time, the singer, who was one month sober, mentioned he had recently received a sweet phone call from Harry Styles, who was checking in on him.
What Is Liam Payne’s Net Worth?
Liam Payne had a net worth of $70 million before his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His profits rose steadily during the course of his music career. According to the outlet, One Direction generated millions of dollars in revenue between 2013 and 2015. Furthermore, the band’s “Where We Are Tour” grossed around $300 million.
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After One Direction announced their sabbatical, Liam Payne dropped the solo hit single “Strip That Down” in 2017. Outside of music, the singer served as the global spokesperson for the fashion company Hugo Boss. The late English musician also created his own NFT digital art collection titled “Lonely Bug.”
Liam Payne’s death comes as a shock to fans of the English singer and his former bandmates, who have penned emotional tributes to him. The singer’s social media accounts have also been filled with tributes and condolences for the singer’s family from fans.
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