Liam Payne’s death has sent shockwaves around the world, leaving fans and fellow celebrities mourning the loss of the singer, who was only 31 years old. As the tragic news unfolded, many have been grappling with the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding his sudden passing. New details are slowly emerging, providing insight into what may have led to this fatal incident.
Liam, a former member of the globally renowned boy band One Direction, tragically fell to his death on October 16, 2024. He was staying at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires, where the fatal accident occurred around 5:00 PM. According to reports, Liam fell from the balcony of his third-floor hotel room, and the police were called shortly after the fall.
The hotel manager alerted authorities that a man had fallen from his balcony, and investigations quickly began. As officials examined the scene, they discovered several troubling details in Payne’s hotel room. The room was reportedly in a state of total disarray, with multiple items smashed and medications scattered around. Among the substances found were alcohol and medicines, including clonazepam, a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy, muscle spasms, and panic disorders.
In addition to these findings, officials retrieved fingerprints from the room to help further their investigation. Payne’s body was discovered in the hotel’s courtyard, with a bottle of whiskey, a lighter, and a mobile phone found nearby. These items added to the grim picture of what might have been happening in the hours leading up to the accident.
According to Buenos Aires emergency services chief Alberto Crescenti, medical teams couldn’t save the former One Direction crooner due to his severe injuries.
Liam Payne died after falling from the third floor of his hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2024. Medical professionals who attended to him on the scene have revealed the cause of his death.
Liam Payne attends the Grand Reveal Weekend for Atlantis The Royal, Dubai’s new ultra-luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on January 21, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Payne died instantly after his fall due to multiple injuries, including a fractured skull . Alberto Crescenti shared that his team got to the scene as fast as possible to give him medical attention and resuscitate him but they couldn’t as he had died due to the severity of his state.
Liam Payne arrives at the “All Of Those Voices” UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England, on March 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
“Based on what the team saw, there was apparently a cranial fracture and extremely serious injuries that led to his immediate death,” he explained .
Liam Payne attends the New Nobu Opening during the Atlantis, The Royal Grand Reveal Weekend, a new ultra-luxury resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on January 20, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Crescenti confirmed that Liam Payne had fallen into the hotel’s internal patio but did not address claims regarding his possible intoxication or drug use. He emphasized that authorities were still waiting for the autopsy results and advised against making premature conclusions.
Liam Payne attends Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2019 at The O2 Arena in London, England, on December 7, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Just minutes before his death, Payne posted a Snapchat photo featuring himself and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, as they looked into a mirror.
