One Direction star Liam Payne has died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina. He was 31

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https://www.reuters.com/world/one-direction-singer-liam-payne-found-dead-buenos-aires-local-media-reports-2024-10-16/

 

[Salah11]

Absolutely crazy he was only 31.

 

[MollyHarps]

Devastated from this.

I remember his first X factor audition

My daughter will be heartbroken when she wakes up she used to have his poster on her wall

 

[SouthEnd]

Absolutely shocking. That was not the news I was expecting to be seeing today... I remember watching his path to stardom every step of the way... RIP and all my condolences to his young child and family

 

[Anthony96]

Omg nooo so young

 

[JosieJo]

Such a terrible shame..the news saying he was behaving erratic earlier in the afternoon

 

[airportwoman]

I was never a fan of theirs, and Harry Styles was the only name I would recognize, but 31 is way too young. RIP, Liam.

 

[Rolypolyoly]

Such a terrible shame..the news saying he was behaving erratic earlier in the afternoon

There were a few posts on Facebook last week about his behaviour during Niall Horan's concert in Argentina. People were suggesting he was possibly under the influence of something.
His general behaviour and attitude seems to have been on a bit of a downward spiral for a while now and I wouldn't be surprised to find out his mental health was taking a battering.
My next door neighbour's daughter will be beside herself tomorrow.

 

[TristanP]

I'm a GenX-er but One Direction really was great, and their solo projects have been solid, too. This is truly heartbreaking and will have an effect on a lot of people.

In the US, text or call 988 if you're struggling with mental health issues. You're not alone.

 

[DS2021]

Tmz has taken it upon themselves to post pics of his dead body, which they've since removed

 

[DS2021]

Tmz has taken it upon themselves to post pics of his dead body, which they've since removed

TMZ Posts, Then Removes, Liam Payne Death Photos After Backlash

Though the site is known to push ethical boundaries in obtaining its traffic-friendly scoops, it's a line that even it does not typically cross.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

TMZ has drawn outrage for publishing cropped photos of Liam Payne’s body taken after the One Direction singer fell to his death from the roof of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The photos showed portions of Payne’s arm and waist, which were covered in identifying tattoos. “TMZ obtained a photo showing Liam’s body on a wooden deck at the hotel with tables and chairs nearby,” the story read. “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.

 

[DS2021]

One Direction star died in Argentina after he ‘jumped from the balcony of his room’

Liam Payne, 31, was pronounced dead minutes after he plummeted to his death from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

www.google.com

One Direction star died in Argentina after he ‘jumped from the balcony of his room

 

[notafighter]

TMZ has drawn outrage for publishing cropped photos of Liam Payne’s body taken after the One Direction singer fell to his death from the roof of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The photos showed portions of Payne’s arm and waist, which were covered in identifying tattoos. “TMZ obtained a photo showing Liam’s body on a wooden deck at the hotel with tables and chairs nearby,” the story read. “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.

Could someone in the Payne family sue TMZ for this? A major media outlet publishing a post-mortem image of a deceased popstar for maximum exploitation is disgusting but probably not the lowest TMZ has stooped before. I feel terrible for his young son

 

[Springrain]

Very sad news, especially for his son, who I believe is around 6 or 7 years old.

He had a lot of personal issues I started hearing about in the past year or so. Very tragic.

It's vile that TMZ would exploit the dead like that. I hope the Paynes sue. Abhorrent.

 

[vls12345]

Liam Payne Was 'Extremely Overwhelmed' by Legal Issues with Ex Maya Henry Before His Death at 31 (Exclusive)

Singer Liam Payne was "extremely overwhelmed" by legal issues with his ex-fiancée Maya Henry before his death at age 31, a source with knowledge of the situation tells PEOPLE exclusively.

people.com

 

[Cardgame]

Hotel 911 transcript:

"A full transcript of a translation of the call is below:

911 operator: "What is happening sir?"

Hotel manager: "We have a guest drunk with drugs and alcohol. When he [them, gender not clear in conversation] is conscious, he is breaking everything in the room."

911 operator: "You said alcohol and drugs..."

Hotel manager: "This is correct."

911 operator: "You said Costa Rica intersecting where?"

Hotel manager: "Costa Rica 6032."

911 operator: "Repeat."

Hotel manager: "Costa Rica 6032."

911 operator: "What is the hotel called?"

Hotel manager: "Caza Azul Palermo. We need to send someone with urgency because I don't know if the guest's life is in danger because he is in a room with balcony, and we are afraid he could do something that threatens life."

911 operator: "How long has he been there? Is it a long stay hotel?"

Hotel manager: "(The guest) has been for the past three days."

911 operator: "You don't any other information because you can't get in. Right?"

Hotel manager: "No."

911 operator: "We are also notifying SAME (Medical Emergency Attention Service)."

Hotel manager: "We are asking to send someone with urgency because..."

911 operator: "We are doing that. Any other data to give me. Who are you?"

Hotel manager: "I'm the desk manager."

911 operator: "Person in charge of the place."

Hotel manager - "Yes."

911 operator: "It has been notified. What is your name, sir?"

Hotel manager: "Esteban."

911 operator: "Thanks for calling. Be online."

Hotel manager: "Are you sending police too."

911 operator: "Police from the delegation... Let me confirm."

Hotel manager: "No, no, only SAME, only SAME (Medical Emergency Attention Service)."

911 operator: "Don't worry because they have already been notified."

Hotel manager: "Because as you said he is under the influence of alcohol and drugs, SAME personnel can't enter alone."

911 operator: "You can ask that to the police, but if SAME needs them, they will notify you."

Hotel manager: "Good, OK, perfect."

911 operator: "Have a good day."

Hotel manager: "Thanks, you too."'

ETA LINK Liam Payne dies latest: Transcript of 911 call released after former One Direction singer's death - 'send someone with urgency'

 

[JosieJo]

So awful..the hotel manager knew he was in danger and asked for police also..I wonder how long the call was before he "fell"

 

[worldwatcher]

When I read the news of his death,it was posted with a snapchat video,one hour before he died…it said he posted it himself.
Maybe it’s me or not correct,but imo, he didn’t seemed intoxicated.

The video is in this link:
Laatste beelden van Liam Payne voor zijn dood: ‘Heerlijke dag!’

 

[Bluebear15]

The video is old, as his girlfriend is in it but according to the article below she left Argentina a few days ago.

Liam Payne's girlfriend revealed why she left Argentina days before star's death

LIAM Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy revealed why she left Argentina just days before the singer’s tragic death. The couple had travelled to South America earlier this month to watch Li…

www.thesun.co.uk

 

[MelmothTheLost]

Could someone in the Payne family sue TMZ for this? A major media outlet publishing a post-mortem image of a deceased popstar for maximum exploitation is disgusting but probably not the lowest TMZ has stooped before. I feel terrible for his young son

I would be surprised if there were any grounds for legal action as generally the dead do not have a right to privacy. Otherwise, war and documentary/reportage photographers would be being sued left, right and centre.

Photos of the dead also appear on websites such as the Doe Network, of course.