Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died aged 31 after falling from a hotel third floor while on holiday in Argentina with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy
Liam Payne has tragically died aged 31.
The One Direction star fell from the third floor of a hotel building in the Argentinian capital. Police, firefighters and ambulances were seen outside of a hotel building after Liam tragically fell. Police are said to have been called to reports of a man acting aggressively at the hotel who could be under the effect of drink or drugs.
A body was found in an internal patio of the hotel. The police were called to the hotel by the hotel manager. It’s believed that Liam fell from around 13 or 14 metres and suffered “very serious injuries incompatible with life.” In a statement, the local ambulance manager told TN: “At 17.04 through the 911 integrated public safety system, we were alerted of a person who was in an internal courtyard of the management of a south house hotel.
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“There is an internal courtyard where the victim fell, with tables and chairs: the hotel’s confectionery shop operates there. The space has a retractable roof that was open at the time. Fortunately, there were no other people there,” sources in the case said.
Reports claim that Liam had checked into a hotel alone before his death. City ambulance service provider spokesman Alberto Crescenti said he had fallen around 40 metres and suffered “severe injuries which were incompatible with life.” He said: “The alarm was raised at 5.04pm local time saying a person was lying in an internal patio at Casa Sur. At 5.11pm an ambulance arrived and the man was certified dead. Afterwards we found out he had been a famous singer. Unfortunately the injuries he had suffered as a result of the fall proved to be fatal. There was no possibility of resuscitating him.”
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Liam had said on social media: “We’re going to Argentina. One, because we have to, and two, because we want to, and three, because Niall Horan’s playing down there and I think we might just go and say ‘Hello’. It’s been a while since me and Niall have spoken. We’ve got a lot to talk about and I would like to square up a couple things with the boy. No bad vibes or nothing like that, but just, we need to talk.”
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The late hitmaker was holidaying with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, who recently returned back to her hometown in America.Just hours before the news of his tragic death, the singer shared photos to his fans on Snapchat. It showed Liam sharing his food and detailed plans to play polo. He also filmed his girlfriend Kate Cassidy as they ate breakfast together. Liam said: “This is the breakfast table, just enjoying breakfast and coffee even though it’s 1pm.” He revealed they had been staying at their friend’s home as Kate joked in the background they are “losers” for laying in.
In the clip, Liam said: “Today, we ride. I think I’m going to be playing polo again, which is going to put me out of action for about six weeks. Honestly, polo, out of everything I’ve ever done sports-wise, not that I’m taking up polo professionally, by the way, I’m just like, I had a go for some fun.
“It’s so hard to do, number one. Number two, my back and my neck from swinging that hammer around, or mallet, I think it’s called, if you’re in the know, it’s polo language.” He later shared another clip where he filmed himself and said: “I look like the Joker, my hair’s a bit cray-cray.”
Weeks before his death, the pop star took to Instagram to share a photo alongside his former bandmates. In what turned out to be his final post, the singer paid a tribute to American documentary filmmaker, writer and TV producer Morgan Spurlock. Liam shared a photo of himself stood next to Morgan, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.
Heartbroken Directioners gathered outside of the hotel Liam was staying at (
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Alongside the photo, Liam wrote: “Rest in peace Morgan Spurlock it was a pleasure working with you.” Liam’s girlfriend, Kate, shared a heartfelt message about the star before his tragic death. One of Kate’s final photos of the star resurfaced following his recent death.
She had taken a picture of him as they rode horses together in the calm countryside. In the picture shared on TikTok, the singer was wearing a simple t-shirt as he focused on mounting the horse. Kate captioned the sweet snap: “I am very grateful for the simple things in life.” Photos show large crowds of people behind a police cordon put in place in front of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina’s capital. After news of Liam’s death emerged, fans rushed to the hotel, forming lines that spilled into the street as police stood sentinel outside.
An autopsy is now underway as part of the investigation. Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, confirmed that the singer fell into an internal courtyard at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. Speaking to Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel, Crescenti said: “A few minutes later [an] emergency team arrived and confirmed the death of this man who we later learned was from a musical group.”
“He had injuries incompatible with life as a result of his fall. There was no way to do anything. ”
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Liam Payne’s family ‘devastated’ by tragedy
Liam Payne’s family have been left “devastated” by his tragic death, a relative said today, after his parents were seen leaving home in the middle of the night.
Geoff and Karen Payne left “in a hurry” at around midnight last night as news of the the 31-year-old’s death reached the family home in Wolverhampton.
This morning, the downstairs curtains at their home in the Codsall area of the city.
A family member who answered the door told reporters: “We’re obviously devastated at the news but we don’t want to comment.”
Neighbours said the couple left last night at around midnight while two women, believed to be Liam’s sisters, were seen entering the property at 9am this morning.
Post-mortem begins
Liam Payne’s body has been taken to a city morgue a 15-minute drive from the boutique hotel CasaSur he had been staying at the time of his fatal fall.
Pathologists will carry out a post-mortem later today in Buenos Aires to try to start answering questions surrounding the singer’s tragic death. They will test for evidence of drink and drug consumption.
Officials have not given a response on how long the results will take to come back, but local media have reported this will be between 10 to 15 days from now.
It comes after Buenos Aires emergency services chief Alberto Crescenti asked people ‘not to come to conclusions.’
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Greg James plays emotional on-air tribute on Radio One
Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Greg James paid tribute to Liam Payne on Wednesday, describing the news of his death on air as a “shock” and “destabilising”.
During his breakfast show on Thursday, James said: “I’ve only interviewed him a couple of times because they (One Direction) were always flying off around the world, we barely got to see them, but when we did it was always so fun.
“And he loved fun, he was funny, he was sweet”.
James said he could think of “no better song than this” before playing the One Direction hit single What Makes You Beautiful.
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Liam Payne’s cause of death revealed
Liam Payne died instantly from multiple injuries including a fractured skull caused by his fall from a third floor hotel balcony.
Buenos Aires emergency services chief said medical teams were unable to save him when they reached the scene.
Alberto Crescenti said: “Our role was to head there quickly, give medical attention, and try to resuscitate him, but his injuries were incompatible with life. Based on what the team saw, there was apparently a cranial fracture and extremely serious injuries that led to his immediate death.”
Emergency services confirmed the 31-year-old pop star’s identity by checking his passport.
Crescenti said Liam had fallen into the hotel’s internal patio but refused to comment on reports the star may have been drunk or have taken drugs.
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The X Factor pays tribute to Liam Payne
The X Factor has said Liam Payne will “leave a lasting legacy on the music industry” in a tribute posted on social media following his death.
The singer rose to fame after appearing on the singing competition, first when he was aged 14 and then two years later when he was placed into the boy band One Direction.
“We are heartbroken by the sad passing of Liam Payne”, the show’s official account on X wrote alongside a photo of the star.
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“He was immensely talented and, as part of One Direction, Liam will leave a lasting legacy on the music industry and fans around the world.
“Our thoughts are with his friends, family and all who loved him.”
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Simon Cowell axes Britain’s Got Talent filming
Simon Cowell has made the decision to cancel Britain’s Got Talent filming today following Liam Payne’s death.
Auditions were due to take place in Blackpool for the upcoming series by the mogul has decided they must not take place.
Simon shared a close bond with Liam who auditioned for The X Factor twice and was managed by the boss as a member of One Direction.
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Liam Payne’s school friend breaks silence on tragedy
Liam Payne’s former school friend John Carpenter said he was distraught by the singer’s death in Argentina.
John said Liam was his “first friend” and jokingly asked him to be his bodyguard after appearing on X Factor. The pair stayed in contact on Facebook and Instagram for several years after leaving St Peter’s.
Recalling their last conversation, John said: “I told him, ‘I wish you absolutely the very best but please don’t lose your head. Stay grounded and remember our time at St Peter’s wherever you go’.”
Liam’s girlfriend reveals why she left him
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy explained on social media why she left her partner solo in Argentina before his tragic death.
The pair were vacationing in Argentina after Liam made an appearance at the concert of his former bandmate, Niall. However, Kate admitted it was starting to feel a bit too long to hang out in the country when she posted a TikTok, detailing her trip back home to Florida.
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She said: “I was so ready to leave. Love South America, but I hate staying in one place for too long and we were supposed to be there for five days, turned into two weeks and I was just like, ‘I need to go home.'”
Katie showed off her luxury flight home which included a steak meal. She also showed her boarding pass, made a joke about how her seat number was “1D,” much like the band of her boyfriend. Kate also admitted that she usually travels with a Squishmellow, but had given hers to Liam.
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“You’ll be as big as Justin Bieber”
Former The Xtra Factor presenter Konnie Huq said she told Payne when Justin Bieber was on the show that he would “be as big as him one day” and Payne was “self-deprecating” but “absolutely did get to that level”.
She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I actually found out last night (about his death), but ‘just a boy’ is so right, because really all he’s known in his adult, and pre-adult life as well to some extent, is being in the limelight, and, you know, thrust into this position of global fame, not just sort of being known in your own country, but everywhere, essentially.”
She added: “But I do remember we had Justin Bieber on the show, and Liam sort of had the same hairstyle, bore a striking resemblance, and so we got him to come on the show. He was really embarrassed to meet Justin.
Konnie Huq presented ITV’s The Xtra Factor
“And then afterwards, I was like ‘You will be as big as him one day’ and he was actually kind of self-deprecating, it was quite mature of Liam, of the boys, and, you know, he absolutely did get to that level, but it’s a lot for young people to take on.”
She added: “We’ve always had stories of sort of massive stars dying young, but I feel that the pressure in general is more in modern living.”
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Live scenes from Argentina hotel in aftermath of tragedy
Police in Argentina have taken strict security measures in the wake of Liam Payne’s tragic death.
As fans swarmed the hotel, a tight police operation accompanied the departure of the musician’s body from the hotelto be taken for autopsy. Police went on to cordon off the area, with forensic investigators in white protective suits and blue gloves seen entering and leaving.
Fans were photographed lighting candles and leaving flowers at the side of the road in an impromptu vigil as they paid tribute to Liam amongst the massive police presence.
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Liam’s poignant final live performance
After becoming a household name through his appearance on The X Factor, Liam’s career as a solo artist had stalled in the years before his death.
Following the tragic news from Argentina, video footage has emerged of what is believed to be Liam’s last ever live performance. In the clip Liam can be seen singing at a private venue in London in 2022.
Even more poignantly, father-of-one Liam performed a cover of Justin Bieber’s Love Yourself, a song about failed romances and self worth.
Impressively playing guitar while delighting those in attendance, the Justin Bieber song – written by Ed Sheeran – is thought to have had a special meaning to Liam
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Liam’s ‘cry for help’ days before death
In one of the last time he was seen alive before his tragic death, Liam was seen at One Direction bandmate Niall Horan’s concert.
Liam was spotted in a VIP box alongside the crowds at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires as he turned out to support his bandmate.
Fans were ecstatic to see him and filmed him enthusiastically clapping along before he took the time to shake hands and interact. As he jumped down closer to them he was seen singing along to Summer Lovin’ from the Grease soundtrack. He was wearing a dark denim jacket and plain white t-shirt.
At the time, clips of Liam dancing and interacting with fans went viral on TikTok with some cruel trolls branding him ‘cringe’ and slammed him for acting awkward.
The videos have since resurfaced, with fans now calling his behaviour a sad “cry for help” by the star. One user in the comments section wrote: “This was a cry for help I’m sure of it,” while another agreed and replied: “Finally now people are saying this but it’s too late.”
A third commented: “He wasn’t stealing attention, he was saying goodbye.” They added a broken heart emoji to their response.
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Liam Payne’s battle with alcoholism
Payne previously said he struggled with alcoholism at the peak of his success with One Direction, describing hitting “rock bottom” to The Diary Of A CEO podcast host Steven Bartlett.
He admitted his addiction to alcohol continued during the Covid pandemic, but in 2023 he posted a YouTube video confirming he was almost six months sober after nearly 100 days in a US rehab facility.
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Chilling 911 call revealed
Heartbreaking details of the emergency calls a Buenos Aires hotel manager made requesting “urgent” assistance ahead of singer Liam Payne’s tragic death following a 40-foot balcony fall emerged this morning.
Hotel Casa Sur’s head of reception made two calls, telling a 911 operator in the first call: “We have a guest who’s off his head on drugs and is destroying everything in his room. We need someone to come.”
He phoned back after the line went dead, repeating his request to the female responder for the equivalent of the UK’s 999 service, and claiming: “I don’t know if the guest’s life is in danger.
“The room has a balcony and we are afraid he might do something.”
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Liam Gallagher shares message of condolence
Joining the outpouring of tributes this morning, Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher posted on the sad events many fans were waking up to.
The frontman posted: “Life is precious kids and you only get to do it ONCE go easy LG x”
He then responded to a fan asking his thoughts on the situation saying it was ‘very sad.’
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Liam’s ‘erratic’ final hours
New details have emerged of Liam Payne’s final hours where he smashed a laptop and had to be carried back to his hotel room.
It has also been reported that staff at the Argentian hotel where he was staying were so concerned by his behaviour that they made a panicked call to police.
Several eyewitnesses said that the former One Direction member had been “acting erratic” in the lobby of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Argentina, where he had been staying with his girlfriend. He reportedly smashed his laptop and had to be carried back to his room.
Local news outlet La Nacion reported on Wednesday that police were informed about “an aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol” at the hotel.
Then at around 5 p.m. local time, Payne reportedly fell to his death from his room’s balcony, which was on the third floor. It is unclear whether this was intentional or the result of a terrible accident.
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Liam Payne’s last ever photo of son Bear
Liam Payne – who kepts his son with ex Cheryl out of the limelight – shared an ultra rare photo of his boy just months before his tragic death.
The One Direction star, who said he had always dreamed of being a dad, posted a photo of Bear wearing a yellow coat and staring up a huge poster of him.
He captioned the sweet photo: “I want to be on a billboard one day Daddy.”
Heartbreakingly, Liam said he had dreamed of being a dad from the age of 16 and was determined to settle down and have a quiet life with Cheryl. However, their relationship started to unravel just after Bear turned one
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Liam Payne’s body sent for autopsy
Buenos Aires ambulance services have confirmed that Liam Payne’s body has been transformed to the judicial morgue, where an autopsy will provide further insight into the cause of his death.
A report from the Buenos Aires Ministry of Security indicated that, on the afternoon of the incident, police responded to a 911 call reporting an aggressive man who was possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Buenos Aires police said the singer fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina’s capital, resulting in “extremely serious injuries”.
Shortly after the fatal incident, fans gathered to pay tribute to the British singer at his hotel after police cordoned off the area, with forensic investigators seen entering and exiting in white protective suits and blue gloves.
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Olly Murs shares fears for Liam Payne’s son
Singer Olly Murs, who starred on The X Factor a year before One Direction, said he was “lost for words” as he shared concerns for Liam’s son Bear who has now lost his dad.
“We always had a good laugh when we saw each other, sometimes the catch ups were only short and sweet but when we did it was mostly about how annoyingly good his hair always looked, or our love for Becks, the old XF (X Factor) days and the tour we shared together,” Murs wrote beside a picture of the pair.
“Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his family and of course his son Bear losing a dad.”
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X Factor host Dermot O’Leary pays tribute
TV presenter Dermot O’Leary has recalled Liam Payne auditioning for The X Factor as a 14-year-old boy, as he paid tribute to the singer following his death.
O’Leary, who hosted The X Factor during both of Payne’s appearances, shared a photograph of the pair on stage, captioning the Instagram post: “The worst news”.
“I remember him as a 14-year-old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing,” he wrote.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
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Everything we know so far after Liam Payne’s sudden death
Overnight, police in Argentina have confirmed some of the details surrounding Liam Payne’s death in a Buenos Aires hotel on Wednesday evening.
A 911 call was made from the hotel, which told police there was “an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol”.
When officers arrived at the hotel, a loud bang was heard from an inner courtyard. Paramedics arrived on the scene shortly after 5pm local time (9pm GMT).
There they found the singer with “very serious injuries” that meant there was “no possibility of resuscitation”. Officers confirmed that he had fallen around 14 metres from a third floor balcony.
It is understood that the 31-year-old’s body has since been transported to a morgue, where authorities have ordered an autopsy take place so that police can establish the circumstances of his death.
Local media has reported that the singer was staying in Room 10 at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where police entered and seized several items in the hours after his tragic death.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Office has confirmed it is in contact with local authorities in Argentina “regarding reports of the death of a British man,” but have yet to confirm his identity.
‘Just shocked’ ex-SAS star Ant Middleton reacts to ‘younger brother’ Liam’s death
Former ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ host Ant Middleton reacted to the news of Liam Payne’s death live on-air, while being interviewed by Australian breakfast TV. He said they had spoken recently and it was his “first time hearing” about his passing.
Ant said he was “just shocked” to hear of the passing of a man he considered a “younger brother,” after the pair filmed a documentary together in 2019 and “formed a brotherhood.”
He went on to say: “He had a lovely aura around him, he was a lovely guy… he was a visionary, he always thought and dreamed big and that’s why he got to where he was.
“He was loved, he was one of those band members that I believe was a glue for One Direction. It’s just a shame to see such a positive individual die so young.”
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Singer shares devastation at ‘horrendous’ moment
Max George, lead singer of boyband The Wanted, has shared his devastation at the loss of Liam Payne.
Max himself went through a similar unspeakable tragedy in 2022 when the bandmate, Tom Parker, died from brain cancer, aged just 33.
During that time Liam supported Max and attended Tom’s funeral. Posting on X, Max said he was: “Devastated.”
“Liam was an unbelievably supportive during one of the most difficult times in my life. I will never forget that.
“My thoughts are with his family, friends and fans at this horrendous time.”
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Boyband star demands record labels have psychologists
Boyzone star Mikey Graham has called for a major change in the music industry.
He demands that record labels have psychologists on hand to help young artists deal with the success they find. Following Liam’s death, Mikey took to X, formerly known as Twitter and said: “Rip Liam Payne. Such tragic news. I think it would be a wise move for record companies to have psychologists on their books from now on in his memory as a duty of care for the vulnerability of their young talent. Fame can be very damaging especially in today’s world. Lots of money. Nobody to help. Lots of yes people. Nobody honest.”
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TMZ removes pictures of Liam’s body
The American celebrity news website had shared pictures showing parts of the late singer’s arm and waist, showing his tattoos which helped them confirm the reports that he had died after falling from a third floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. The publication also shared an image of a police tent erected over Liam’s body at the hotel in the trendy Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina’s capital.
They wrote: “TMZ obtained a photo showing Liam’s body on a wooden deck at the hotel with tables and chairs nearby. We’re not showing the whole body, but you can clearly see his tattoo – a clock on his left forearm, and a scorpion on his abdomen.” But after facing backlash on social media, TMZ removed the photos of Liam’s body.
Argentinian authorities launch investigation into Liam’s death
An autopsy is now underway as part of the investigation. Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, confirmed that the singer fell into an internal courtyard at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. Speaking to Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel, Crescenti said: “A few minutes later [an] emergency team arrived and confirmed the death of this man who we later learned was from a musical group.”
“He had injuries incompatible with life as a result of his fall. There was no way to do anything. ”
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One Direction family members pay tribute
Harry Styles’ mum has paid tribute to Liam, following his death aged 31.
Taking to Instagram in view of her 2.5 million followers, Anne Twist shared a black screen with a red broken heart emoji across it. Captioning her upload, she penned: “Just a boy…,” alongside another broken heart.
Elsewhere, Zayn Malik’s sister Waliyha took to X, formerly known as Twitter to share a throwback snap of herself and Liam. “I can’t believe it, I honestly have no words for this sad moment… I really can’t believe it,” she said.
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Liam Payne – obituary
After becoming one of the biggest pop groups in the world with five albums and four world tours, the boy band went on indefinite hiatus in 2016. Earlier this month, Liam attended bandmate Horan’s Argentinian concert alongside his girlfriend Kate Cassidy.
Liam, who was born in Wolverhampton, released his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019 which included the singles Polaroid and Familiar. He and Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy share a son Bear, born in 2017, having been in a high-profile relationship between 2016 and 2018.
He first auditioned for The X Factor in 2008 at the age of 14 singing Frank Sinatra’s Fly Me To The Moon, with judge Simon Cowell telling him to return to the ITV reality show at an older age. He impressed the judges in 2010 singing Michael Buble’s Cry Me A River before he was put with four other solo hopefuls at the boot camp stage of the competition – the group which later became One Direction.
Liam’s health woes – hospital dash to kidney issues
Liam previously suffered from a health issue last year during his holiday to Lake Como with Kate after he postponed his South American tour.
The month before saw him explain his highly anticipated concerts would be rescheduled, after being advised by doctors to take sick leave following a serious kidney infection. “It’s with a heavy heart I have to tell you that we have no other choice but to postpone my upcoming tour of South America,” he wrote at the time. “It’s something I wouldn’t wish on anyone, and doctors orders are that I now need to rest and recover.”
Liam was no stranger to health woes, having battled bouts of severe illness ever since he was a small baby. After being born prematurely in 1993, he regularly fell sick and spent a significant amount of time in hospital. Doctors soon noticed one of his kidneys was scarred, which resulted in him undergoing sixteen injections in his arm every morning and night.
“I effectively died as a baby,” he revealed in 2011. “I was born three weeks early and I kept being ill. From the age of zero to four I was always in hospital having tests done but they couldn’t find out what was wrong.” Liam’s health issues eased up as he got older, and he even fell in love with athletics after joining cross country in school. His passion for sport, coupled with his history of health issues, was a motivator for him. “I have to be careful not to drink too much, even water, and I have to keep myself as healthy as possible.”
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Man ‘acting aggressively at hotel’
Prior to Liam’s death, it’s claimed that police had been called by hotel staff following reports of a man acting aggressively at the hotel who could be under the effect of drink or drugs.
City ambulance service provider spokesman Alberto Crescenti said he had fallen around 40 metres and suffered “severe injuries which were incompatible with life.”
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Liam’s last reunion with former One Direction bandmate
Liam reunited with Niall Horan following his sold-out show in Argentina.
The pair happily posed for a selfie together as they offered their best poses for a Snapchat picture. Fans couldn’t contain their joy as they flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter to share their excitement. “Liam is going to see Niall in Argentina, first Narry and now Niam on tour, always warms my heart when the boys support each other,” gushed one. A second added: “Liam will be at Niall’s show tomorrow!! Niam reunion!!”
Over the course of their time in One Direction, Liam and Niall became close friends and would often be seen engaging in jokes with one another leaving them both in fits of laughter.
Liam and Niall sent fans wild as they reunited in Argentina
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Liam’s girlfriend returned to US just two days before his death
Kate Cassidy took to social media just days before Liam’s fdeath, confirming that she was flying back to Florida – alone.
Captioning her upload, she penned: “soooo happpiii to b back in sunshine state.” Kate and Liam had planned to stay in Argentina for just five days but their trip turned into two weeks.
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Liam’s final words on son Bear, 7, before his death
In August this year, Liam celebrated his 31st birthday and shared extremely rare comments about his son, Bear, 7, who he shares with Cheryl Tweedy.
Taking to Instagram at the time, Liam said: “I didn’t get any dad socks yet thought. I’m going to speak to my son in a little bit which I’m really excited about. Bless him, he’s getting so big now. He’s a big boy and he looks like a mini me. As if we needed any more me in the world.”
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Liam’s heartbroken fans gather outside hotel where he died
Photos show large crowds of people behind a police cordon put in place in front of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina’s capital. After news of Liam’s death emerged, fans rushed to the hotel, forming lines that spilled into the street as police stood sentinel outside.
Heartbroken fans have gathered outside of the hotel (Image: Getty Images)
Young women at the scene expressed shock and heartbreak. “I didn’t think he was going to die so young,” 21-year-old Isabella Milesi told The Associated Press. Dozens of people gathered on the cordoned-off street outside the hotel, with many recording videos on their cellphones.
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Lou Teasdale issues emotional upload
Lou Teasdale, the former hair stylist for One Direction who worked with the mega-band throughout their career has sent a heartfelt message to fans.
In view of her 5.8 million followers on Instagram, she said: “I hope you’re all ok,” alongside a hand-heart emoji and a broken heart emoji.
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Dermot O’Leary’s tear-jerking tribute
Presenter Dermot O’Leary has remembered Liam Payne as a 14 year-old-boy auditioning for The X Factor following the singer’s death.
Alongside a photo of O’Leary and Payne standing on stage together, he wrote on Instagram: “The worst news. I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing. He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.
“Sending love and prayers to his family. Dx”
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Liam’s plans just hours before his death
Just hours before the news of his tragic death, the singer shared photos to his fans on Snapchat. It showed Liam sharing his food and detailed plans to play polo. He also filmed his girlfriend Kate Cassidy as they ate breakfast together. Liam said: “This is the breakfast table, just enjoying breakfast and coffee even though it’s 1pm.” He revealed they had been staying at their friend’s home as Kate joked in the background they are “losers” for laying in.
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Liam’s ex-fiancée breaks silence
Liam’s former fiancée Maya Henry has spoken out.
The pair dated from 2019, before becoming engage din August 2020. The couple split for the final time in May 2022. A source close to Liam’s ex Maya has told Mail Online: “Right now she is obviously in shock.”
A source has said Maya is in shock following the heartbreaking news (Image: Getty Images North America)
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Celebs pay tribute to Liam
Paris Hilton is among the celebrities who paid tribute to Liam after his tragic death, as she described the news as “so upsetting” while sending “love and condolences” to his friends and family. She tweeted: “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
Irish singing and television presenting duo Jedward wrote on X, formerly called Twitter: “RIP Liam Payne. condolences to friends and family.” They added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear and all the One direction Family.” John and Edward Grimes, known as Jedward, started their careers on X Factor, the same reality TV show that launched One Direction.
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BRIT Awards pay tribute
Liam had won a whopping seven awards, having been nominated for 12 over the years at the BRIT Awards.
In a statement shared on X, the official account wrote: “We’re incredibly sad to learn of the tragic passing of Liam Payne. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time”.
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Liam’s devastating cause of death
Liam’s cause of death has been confirmed.
A body was found in an internal patio of the hotel. It’s believed that Liam fell from around 13 or 14 metres and suffered “very serious injuries incompatible with life.” While City ambulance service provider spokesman Alberto Crescenti said he had fallen around 40 metres and suffered “severe injuries which were incompatible with life.”
In a statement, the local ambulance manager told TN: “At 17.04 through the 911 integrated public safety system, we were alerted of a person who was in an internal courtyard of the management of a south house hotel. At 17.11 a SAME team arrived and verified the death of this man and later we found out that he was a singer in a musical group. Unfortunately, he had injuries that were incompatible with life, as a result of his fall, so we had to confirm his death, there was no possibility of resuscitation.”
Emergency services have been seen at the hotel (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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Liam’s close bond with ex-partner Cheryl Tweedy
Liam first met his ex, Cheryl Tweedy when he auditioned for The X Factor.
The former couple announced their separation back in 2018 – months after welcoming Bear in 2017 – and over the coming years both gradually revealed more behind what went wrong in their romance. Cheryl first met Liam in 2008. Their paths crossed again in 2015 when he returned to perform with One Direction and the rest is history.
Liam, 31, had dreamed of being a dad from the age of 16 and was determined to settle down and have a quiet life with Cheryl. She shared how Liam didn’t want to do “the solo thing” after One Direction split but Cheryl, 40, encouraged him to give it a go. Then their relationship started to unravel. Liam has even claimed that Bear’s arrival “ruined” their relationship, but for “all the right reasons”.
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Liam addressed wild rumours days before death
Days before Liam’s death, he addressed rumours about his relationship.
While entertaining fans on TikTok and Snapchat with his recent outings with girlfriend Kate Cassidy has been dogged by claims about him and a close friend. Over the summer, Liam was pictured holding hands with Argentinian man Roger Nores, one of his close friends as he and their group of pals walked out of a bar. Fans instantly rushed to social media to speculate about their friendship. Roger had also joined Liam in the studio, with many pointing out that the pair were spending a lot of time together.
However, their friendship is purely platonic following reports stating otherwise in local media. Liam said: “There was a lot of things in magazines saying me and Roger are gay together – not true, unfortunately.” The Polaroid hitmaker went on to say: “Although, if I was, I might go for him, who knows.
“But I’m not, so I won’t and he’s not – so I know he won’t, either. That clears that up!”
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Liam checked into hotel alone
Reports claim that Liam had checked into a hotel alone before his death.
City ambulance service provider spokesman Alberto Crescenti said he had fallen around 40 metres and suffered “severe injuries which were incompatible with life.”
He said: “The alarm was raised at 5.04pm local time saying a person was lying in an internal patio at Casa Sur.
“At 5.11pm an ambulance arrived and the man was certified dead.
“Afterwards we found out he had been a famous singer. Unfortunately the injuries he had suffered as a result of the fall proved to be fatal. There was no possibility of resuscitating him.”
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Tragic final social media post
Liam shared a photo of his time in One Direction before he died.
Weeks before his death, the pop star took to Instagram to share a photo alongside his former bandmates. In what turned out to be his final post, the singer paid a tribute to American documentary filmmaker, writer and TV producer Morgan Spurlock.
Liam shared a photo of himself stood next to Morgan, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. Alongside the photo, Liam wrote: “Rest in peace Morgan Spurlock it was a pleasure working with you.” Fans flooded the post with tributes following the shock news of his death.
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Liam Payne dies after tragic accident
Reports have suggested that Liam fell from the third floor of a hotel building in the Argentinian capital. Police, firefighters and ambulances were seen outside of a hotel building after Liam tragically fell. Police are said to have been called to reports of a man acting aggressively at the hotel who could be under the effect of drink or drugs.
