On October 16 2024, former One Direction member, Liam Payne, was reported dead at the age of 31, after falling to his death from his Buenos Aires, Argentina hotel balcony. His sudden death caused hysteria and concern all across the globe. Here is what is known about Liam Payne’s death so far.
Liam Payne flew out to Argentina to see his former bandmate, Niall Horan, in concert on October 2. He spent most of his vacation documenting his plans on Snapchat with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. However, concerns were sparked when it was reported Cassidy left the country 4 days before Liam fell to his death.
On October 16, the Casa Sur Hotel made an emergency call to officials stating there was a hotel guest “overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol” and “destroying his room.” It was estimated that Payne fell from his 3rd floor balcony seven minutes after the call was made.
When emergency services arrived, Payne was pronounced dead at the scene, with “no possibility of resuscitation.” Later on that evening, an autopsy was conducted, finding 25 injuries that were “consistent with a fall from a great height.”
On November 6th, Payne’s body was released to his family to be flown back to the UK, where his funeral would be held. The next day, the prosecutors office announced that Payne’s toxicology test revealed consumptions of alcohol, antidepressants, and cocaine in his system. It was ruled out that Payne did not take a position of defense when he fell, leading to the conclusion there was no party who pushed him. Other information led them to believe that Payne was unconscious when he fell.
3 parties have been charged with Liam Payne’s Death. One hotel worker, for the supplement of drugs, and 2 other parties who have not been named, for the abandonment of a person followed by death, and supplement of drugs.
On Wednesday, November 20, Liam Payne’s private funeral was held at St. Mary’s Church, in Amersham, England, where his casket was carried in by a horse-drawn carriage. Celebrities such as Simon Cowell, James Corden, Nicola Roberts, Kimberly Walsh, and Cheryl Tweedy (mother to their 7 year old son, Bear), were all in attendance at Payne’s funeral. Along with, his former bandmates, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik.
Liam Payne was more than just a singer. He was a brother, a friend, a father, a son, and has changed so many people’s lives forever. Liam Payne will always be remembered for his good works, and his good heart. Rest easy Liam Payne.
August 19th, 1993 – October 16th, 2024