Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, tragically passed away on October 16 after falling from the third floor of the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old star was in the city to attend his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert. Payne had been traveling with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy before she returned to the U.S. days before his death.
Payne’s fall occurred just after 5 p.m., and witnesses reported the incident immediately. Local authorities later confirmed that Payne suffered “multiple traumas” which resulted in “internal and external bleeding.” An autopsy performed by the Forensic Medical Corps confirmed that the injuries were consistent with a fall from a height of approximately 10 meters. The results indicated that Payne’s injuries were too severe to survive, and he was pronounced dead shortly after emergency services arrived.
Ongoing Investigation
The police investigation into Payne’s death is ongoing, and Argentine authorities have classified the case as a “doubtful death.” Investigators have questioned five people, including three hotel staff members and two women who were reportedly with Payne in his room earlier that day. While the women had already left the hotel at the time of the fall, they were questioned as part of an effort to reconstruct Payne’s final hours.
At the scene, authorities found several items, including a bottle of whiskey, a lighter, and a phone believed to belong to Payne. Fingerprints found on the objects further supported that they were his. In addition, a white powder, energy pills, and various medications, including clonazepam, were discovered. Toxicological tests will be conducted to determine if Payne had drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of the incident.
Payne’s Legacy and Generous Inheritance for Son
Despite the tragic circumstances surrounding his death, Payne’s legacy lives on through his young son, Bear. Payne welcomed Bear in 2017 with his former girlfriend, British singer Cheryl Tweedy. Although the couple split in 2018, they continued to co-parent their son. Payne often spoke lovingly of Bear, referring to him as a “mini me” in a recently resurfaced video from his 31st birthday in August. In the clip, Payne shared his excitement about speaking to his son and marveled at how much Bear was growing.
The extent of Payne’s wealth has now come to light, revealing that he had amassed a fortune of £46 million during his successful career. Of this, £30 million is set to be inherited by his seven-year-old son. Payne’s generosity ensures that Bear will be financially secure for the rest of his life.
Fans Mourn the Loss of the Star
News of Payne’s death shocked fans around the world, and many gathered outside the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel to pay their respects. The hotel’s entrance became a makeshift memorial as fans left flowers, candles, and notes in honor of the late star.
According to a police statement, authorities were called to the scene after receiving reports of “an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs or alcohol.” By the time emergency services arrived Payne had already suffered fatal injuries from the fall.
City ambulance service spokesman Alberto Crescenti confirmed the grim details, stating, “The injuries he had suffered as a result of the fall were incompatible with life. There was no possibility of resuscitating him.” The alarm had been raised at 5:04 p.m., and Payne was declared dead at the scene just minutes later.
The world continues to mourn the loss of Liam Payne, a talented musician and beloved father, whose untimely passing leaves an irreplaceable void.