Pop musician Liam Payne passed away three weeks ago in Buenos Aires after falling from a third-story hotel balcony. His body has been returned to his family. This was verified on Wednesday by the public prosecutor in charge of the investigation, who said that Payne’s body will now be sent back to the UK.
The 31-year-old sustained severe internal and exterior injuries from the impact of the terrible fall, according to an autopsy conducted after it happened. Authorities had detained his remains in Argentina as they looked into the cause of death through additional toxicological and laboratory testing.
Liam Payne rose to international fame in the 2010s as a member of One Direction. With hits like Bedroom Floor and Strip That Down, he enjoyed a successful solo career in addition to co-writing a number of the band’s hit tunes.
Payne was dealing with legal troubles in the final days of his life because of his ex-fiance, Maya Henry, who had obtained a cease-and-desist order. She claimed that he had communicated in a way that was “obsessive,” which she said further strained his personal life.
The revelation by Payne’s fiancée, Kate Cassidy, that they had been discussing marriage at the time of his death added to the grief experienced by those close to him. He was a “kind, funny, and brave soul” who would always have a special place in his family’s heart, they said in their condolences.
Although an unidentified official warned that the preliminary results do not clearly reveal the level of the substance in Payne’s bloodstream at the time of death, certain media sites, including the Associated Press, reported the first toxicology results showing traces of cocaine in his system.
The Argentine Public Prosecutor’s Office is still looking into the incident in an effort to determine what caused Payne’s deadly fall, even after his body has been given to his family.
Payne’s departure has left fans, family, and friends grieving; many are remembering his musical achievements and the kindness he provided to those around him. Authorities are still looking into the circumstances surrounding his unexpected death and its cause.
