Sources close to the situation have informed TMZ that Liam Payne and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, arrived in Argentina on September 30, sharing several social media posts that showcased their fun vacation together. Kate reportedly left Argentina on the 14th, while Liam remained and checked into the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.
It has been reported that someone at the hotel called 911 regarding an “aggressive” male at the hotel today, which aligns with witness accounts of Liam’s behavior in the lobby.
Liam Payne has tragically died after falling from the balcony of his hotel in Argentina, as confirmed by TMZ.
The former One Direction singer passed away on Wednesday evening. Witnesses at the hotel in Buenos Aires reported that Liam fell from his third-floor room at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. It is currently unclear whether the fall was intentional or accidental. TMZ has obtained a photo displaying Liam’s body on the hotel’s deck, positioned near tables and chairs, with his tattoos—a clock on his left forearm and a scorpion on his abdomen—providing visual confirmation of earlier witness reports.
The incident occurred shortly after 5 PM in Buenos Aires. Witnesses noted Liam acting erratically in the hotel lobby earlier, including an incident where he smashed his laptop and needed assistance to return to his room. Emergency responders and police are currently at the hotel, with authorities placing a red tent over the body as they commence their investigation into Liam’s death.
Liam had recently been in Argentina for a Niall Horan concert earlier in the month, where the One Direction bandmates reunited.
Liam was just 16 years old when he joined One Direction, which became the world’s biggest boy band after their debut on “The X Factor” in 2010. The group disbanded in 2015, and Liam was recognized as one of their key songwriters.
In June 2021, Liam shared that he had struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addictions during the One Direction tours, admitting that it led to “severe” suicidal thoughts. Earlier this week, reports surfaced regarding Liam’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry, who alleged that he left her after requesting that she have an abortion. Her attorneys had been attempting to send him a cease-and-desist letter to prevent further contact.
