Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies in Argentina, police say | BBC News

Liam Payne, the former member of One Direction, has died aged 31 in Argentina, police say.

Police said he fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, according to AFP news agency and local media.

Earlier this month, he had attended the Argentina concert of his former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan.

Payne was part of the much-loved boyband, along with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik.

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[perduct]

Rest in peace Liam Payne. 🕊 He was at such a young age and sooo talented. My heart is broken and my prayers go to him and his family. 💔

[janiren]

So sad for his little boy, Bear. I hope that Liam used his time to make precious memories that Bear will remember for the rest of his life.

[manul]

Argentinian here. Media here is showing photos of alcohol and drug abuse in his room hotel. A hotel worker called 911 because Liam was being very aggresive and feared for his life.

[ryanniv]

This is absolutely shocking. 31 is no age at all

[userunknown]

I'm not at all a 1 Direction fan, but I feel very sorry for the guy. I think because we're the same age. Rest in peace 🙏

[HonestTom]

RIP Liam. 31 is too young. Thoughts are with your family and friends.

[capergal]

Pictures of his hotel room shows a smashed TV, a chunk out of the sink and drugs and alcohol were found in his room. Staff at the hotel said he was being aggressive and had to carried to his room. In the past he spoke about his battle with addiction and thoughts of taking his life. Some articles say he fell an others say he threw himself off the balcony, either way what a sad end to his life.

[lsssrt]

I was a huge directioner back in the day but i stopped listening some time ago. heard his song midnight a few days ago. i was hoping he would make such songs again. now, we 're never gonna hear his voice again. this is just so tragic and heartbreaking

[Lightmylove]

like this isnt just the loss of liam payne, this is the loss of one direction like it will never be the same again nothing will ever be the same again, this was my childhood 🤍💔

[martinkrukenberg]

No way! that is just so tragic. RIP Liam😭😭😭😭

[Lightmylove]

i feel like most of us are so shocked over liam payne's death cause that man once was part of something our 10-13 year old selfs could never imagine living without. like why am i actually speechless right now. it's so weird

[Reload-rl]

RIP Liam Payne, we love you😢Bro was too young this sucks man

[taylorlowe]

Such tragic news . Liam Payne was such a talented singer kind person and humble . Heartbreaking for his family and son Bear . He was only 31 . Died at such a young age . 😢💔💔💔❤️

[harveyburton]

Loved 1D growing up was such a huge part of my childhood, like many millions of people else who Liam inspired and entertained. Heartbreaking news. Thoughts with his family and lived ones. Rip Liam 🙏

[hourbee]

All these child stars have tragic endings 😢

[mknbuy]

高校生の頃ずっと聴いてたなぁ1D
悲しすぎる　なぜ....
R.I.P🕊️

[Littlething]

Super sad and so much pain and suffering. Now his son is without a father. 💔 😢

[SitiAisyahUmrah]

Rest in peace Liam Payne, 31 is way too young to be gone forever

[marciajones]

Thoughts are with his loved ones at this sad time. R.I.P Liam. Far too young. 💙💙💙💙

[angelmushahf]

This information came lightning fast. Information is already updated on Wikipedia and he died 2hrs ago? ppl are already posting video montages of his life. Condolences