Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after reportedly falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
According to TMZ, Payne fell from his room on the 3rd floor of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires. Several reports say Payne was staying in Argentina with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, who left a few days before his tragic death.
The 31-year-old British singer was a member of One Direction, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time after being formed in 2010.
We’re deeply saddened to learn of Liam Payne’s tragic passing today. During this difficult time, our hearts remain with his family, loved ones, and fans. pic.twitter.com/OT63aeAvGO
— MTV (@MTV) October 16, 2024
Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear ❤️ and all the One direction Family
RIP @LiamPayne— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) October 16, 2024
BREAKING: Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after reportedly falling from a balcony in Argentina. We are extremely shocked and heartbroken to hear this news. Sending our love to his family, friends and fans around the world. 💔 pic.twitter.com/KQMzOvPbPW
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) October 16, 2024
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. pic.twitter.com/2aAtTEw5EU
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) October 16, 2024
After One Direction went on a hiatus, Payne old over 18 million singles in under three years and accumulated over 3.9 billion career streams in that span as a solo artist.