Former One Direction singer Liam Payne passed away on October 16 following a terrible fall from the Casa Sur hotel’s third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires. According to a government official who asked to remain anonymous, police have since conducted an investigation at the hotel and confiscated hard drives and security tapes at the direction of local prosecutors.
An autopsy revealed that Payne had sustained several injuries and severe internal and external bleeding as a result of the fall. His body was found in the hotel’s internal courtyard. The event happened in the posh Palermo neighborhood, which is a renowned tourist destination.
The investigation’s preliminary conclusions indicate that Payne was alone himself and going through what was called a “breakdown,” maybe under the influence of drugs whose exact nature has not yet been determined. His hotel room was claimed to contain a variety of drugs and broken objects.
Payne had cocaine in his system when he passed away, according to a preliminary toxicology study that was verified by an insider. Officials have said that it will take a few weeks before complete toxicological results are available.
Fans set up a shrine near the Casa Sur hotel entrance in the days following his death, honoring him with candles, flowers, and pictures of Payne. Fans who want to pay tribute to him now congregate at the hotel.
Geoff Payne, Payne’s father, is in Buenos Aires right now to make arrangements for his son’s body to be sent back to the UK; the return is scheduled for October 28. Along with his former bandmates and numerous other members of the entertainment business, Payne’s family, especially his mother Karen and sisters Ruth and Nicola, are in deep mourning.
In 2016, Payne’s band, One Direction, declared a break, allowing each member to focus on their own endeavors. Following One Direction, Payne forged his own musical career alongside his former colleagues Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, and Zayn Malik.
Payne updated fans on social media on his trip to Buenos Aires earlier in October to see his former bandmate Horan perform live. He shared footage of himself and his girlfriend, influencer Kate Cassidy, dancing, singing, and enjoying the show.
Payne chose to remain in Argentina following the performance, while Cassidy went back to the United States. Only a few days prior to the catastrophe, his social media posts at the event revealed a vibrant, joyous mood.
Payne’s mental health and the possible effects of substance abuse have come under scrutiny in the ongoing investigation into his death, as fans and loved ones continue to grieve the loss of a pop star remembered for his talents and contribution.
