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Liam Payne Dies at 31 in Tragic Fall from Buenos Aires Hotel Balcony
Liam Payne, the beloved former member of the globally famous boy band One Direction, has tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Police responded to a 911 call in the upscale neighborhood of Palermo, where they discovered Payne’s body in the hotel’s interior courtyard.
The initial call to the police reported “an aggressive man under the influence of drugs and alcohol,” but it was the loud sound of a fall that drew attention to Payne’s fatal plunge. Local medical director Alberto Crescenti confirmed that Payne suffered severe injuries, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Payne’s death comes just weeks after he attended a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan in Argentina. Fans have gathered outside the hotel to pay tribute, with many sharing memories of his contribution to One Direction and beyond.
Tributes have poured in from across the globe, including a heartfelt message from socialite Paris Hilton, who sent condolences to Payne’s family and loved ones.