Thu Oct 17 08:00:26 UTC 2024: ## Former One Direction Singer Liam Payne Found Dead in Argentina

**Buenos Aires, Argentina** – Liam Payne, a former member of the globally popular boy band One Direction, was found dead at the age of 31 on Wednesday. The Argentinian police confirmed that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighborhood, sustaining “extremely serious injuries.” He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were initially called to the hotel due to a report of “an aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.” Authorities are investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating that Payne “had thrown himself from the balcony of his room.”

Payne was in Buenos Aires to attend a concert by his former bandmate, Niall Horan. The two had both auditioned separately for the UK singing competition “The X Factor” in 2010, where they were grouped together by Simon Cowell and formed One Direction.

One Direction became one of the most successful boy bands in history, achieving six top-10 hits on the Billboard charts during their six-year run. The band disbanded in 2016, with each member pursuing solo careers. Payne released his debut album, “LP1”, in 2019 and his last single, “Teardrops,” in March.

Payne is survived by his seven-year-old son, Bear Grey Payne, whom he shared with his former girlfriend, Cheryl Cole. Hours before his death, Payne posted a Snapchat video from Argentina, discussing riding horses and playing polo and expressing excitement about returning home to see his dog.

The news of Payne’s passing has sent shockwaves through fans worldwide, with tributes pouring in across social media.

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