Liam Payne Dies from Hotel Incident in Argentina
Shocking news reaches the music world as Liam Payne was pronounced dead at age 31. The former One Direction star reportedly fell from the third floor of his hotel room in Palermo, Buenos Aires incident that has left fans and loved ones heartbroken.
The emergency services were called in on Wednesday evening following reports of a man who became erratic, possibly because he was under the influence of some substances. Alberto Crescenti, director of SAME, said they received the call and reached the spot just seven minutes later at 5:11 p.m. local time. By then it was clear that it was an ominous situation. Crescenti explained that the injuries due to the fall, estimated at 13 to 14 meters (approximately 42 to 45 feet), were "very serious" and "incompatible with life."
The body of Payne was discovered in the inner courtyard of the hotel, but he was identified only after he had been declared dead at the scene. Many have been left speculating on what might have happened to this incident, considering that recently, Payne spoke about how he's working his way to being sober to be a better dad to his son, Bear.
Liam Payne contributed to music, and through his struggles, he won the hearts of many people all over the world. As news is still developing in the wake of his passing, fans are rallying together in remembrance, reflecting on how Liam impacted both his work in One Direction and solo alike. The world has lost a talented musician far too soon, and the absence that his passing creates will be felt deeply around the world.