TRAGICALLY Liam Payne died instantly from multiple injuries, including a fractured skull, after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony.
The 31-year-old died tragically after falling from his third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires on Wednesday night.
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Liam Payne’s Snapchat post before his death Credit: snapchat
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Liam was in Argentina on Niall Horan’s tour Credit: snapchat
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Liam died at the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires Credit: Mega Agency
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The star fell from the balcony on the third floor of the hotel
A spokesman for the local emergency services said Liam was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after falling and suffering serious injuries.
Emergency services chief Alberto Crescenti said the singer died instantly from multiple injuries, including a fractured skull.
He said: “The alarm was raised at 17:04 local time saying that a person was lying in the inner terrace of Casa Sur.
“Our role was to get there quickly, provide medical assistance and try to resuscitate him, but his injuries were incompatible with life.
“Based on what the team saw, there was clearly a fractured skull and extremely serious injuries that led to his immediate death.”
A heartbreaking 911 call made by a distraught hotel manager seeking “urgent” help before the singer’s death has also been revealed.
Liam was staying at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo neighborhood – where crowds of fans gathered to pay their respects as news of the singer’s death spread.
Argentine police said they were called to the hotel on Wednesday after staff reported an “aggressive man who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”.
The front desk manager made two calls, in the first he told the 911 operator, “We have a guest who is destroying everything in his room. We need someone to come.”
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He called after the line was disconnected, repeating his request and claiming: “We urgently need to send someone because I don’t know if the guest’s life is in danger.
“They must be in the room that has a balcony. And well, we’re a little worried that he’s going to do something, that he’s going to risk his life.”
Witnesses said the former One Direction star was “acting strangely” and was even carried back to his hotel room before his death.
The chilling photo – said to be his last – shows the singer returning to the CasaSur hotel.
Officers found Liam dead in the inner courtyard of the hotel at around 5pm local time (9pm UK time) when they arrived.
An autopsy is expected to be performed later today in Buenos Aires.
Heartbroken fans gathered outside the hotel for a candlelight vigil, with many leaving flowers and handwritten messages attached to the tree.
The bouquet of white carnations was decorated with a heart-shaped decoration that read: “Te Amo’ – “I love you” in Spanish.
The hotel manager’s call to 911
911 operator: “What’s going on sir?”
Hotel manager: “We have a guest drunk from drugs and alcohol. When he [them, gender not clear in conversation] is conscious, breaking everything in the room.”
911 operator: “You said alcohol and drugs…”
Hotel manager: “That’s right.”
911 Operator: “You said Costa Rica crosses where?”
Hotel manager: “Costa Rica 6032.”
911 operator: “Repeat.”
Hotel manager: “Costa Rica 6032.”
911 operator: “What’s the name of the hotel?”
Hotel manager: “Caza Azul Palermo. We need to send someone immediately because I don’t know if the guest is in danger because he is in a room with a balcony, and we are afraid that he might do something life-threatening.”
911 Operator: “How long has he been there? Is it an extended stay hotel?”
Hotel manager: “(The guest) has been there for the last three days.”
911 operator: “You don’t have any other information because you can’t get in. Right?”
Hotel manager: “No.”
911 operator: “We are also notifying SAME (Emergency Medical Services).”
Hotel manager: “Please send someone immediately because…”
911 Operator: “We’re doing it. Give me some more information. Who are you?”
Hotel manager: “I’m the desk manager.”
911 operator: “Person in charge of the location.”
Hotel manager – “Yes.”
911 operator: “It’s been notified. What’s your name, sir?”
Hotel manager: “Esteban.”
911 Operator: “Thank you for the call. Be online.”
Hotel manager: “Are you also sending the police?”
911 operator: “Delegation police… To confirm.”
Hotel Manager: “No, no, just the SAME, just the SAME (Emergency Medical Service).”
911 operator: “Don’t worry because they’ve already been notified.”
Hotel manager: “Since he’s under the influence of alcohol and drugs, as you said, the SAME staff can’t go in alone.”
911 Operator: “You can ask the police about that, but if SAME needs them, they’ll let you know.”
Hotel manager: “Good, OK, perfect.”
911 operator: “Have a nice day.”
Hotel manager: “Thank you, and you too.”
Watch Liam Payne sing at 1D’s Niall Horan’s concert a few days before his death
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Crowds of fans gathered outside the hotel to pay their respects to the star Credit: Getty
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Heartbroken fans have paid tribute to the former One Direction star Credit: Getty
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Liam pictured with his girlfriend KateCredit: snapchat
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Liam posted a photo on Snapchat with KateCredit: snapchat
A handwritten note on a tiny piece of torn paper attached to a tree next to the flowers read in Spanish: “Thank you so much Liam. I love you.”
Another above him, also in Spanish, said: “Dear Liam. Many thanks for following us for so many years and helping us in the best and worst times. We will never forget you.”
Below, someone wrote on a smaller piece of paper: “Liam, you saved my life. You will always be in our hearts. Fly high, our angel.”
The singer was in Buenos Aires on a tour with her friend and former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan.
Just minutes before his death, Liam shared a Snapchat post showing himself with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy looking in the mirror.
Tributes have poured in for the singer, with celebrities and fans alike sharing their heartbreak.
Harry Styles’ mum shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram and wrote in the caption: “Just a boy…”.
Liam’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry was also “in shock” after the tragic news.
Just two days before Liam’s tragic fall, Maya commented on the podcast claiming the star “predicted his early death”.
Liam posted earlier in the day talking about riding horses, playing polo and looking forward to coming home to see his dog.
In the romance of Liam Payne and Cheryl
By Joanna Kavanagh
It was a romance that caused a media storm.
One Direction man Liam Payne was in a relationship with X Factor judge Cheryl.
The couple – who are 10 years apart in age – got together while Cheryl was divorcing second husband Jean-Bernardo Fernandez-Versini in early 2016.
Despite their age difference, they looked totally in love with each other when the couple made their Cannes red carpet debut in May 2016.
Liam even paid a sweet tribute to his girlfriend by tattooing her eye on his arm.
In 2017, Liam and Cheryl had a baby.
Cheryl posted a picture of Liam cradling their 7-pound, 9-oz baby on Instagram.
She captioned the sweet snap with the words: “On Wednesday Liam and I became parents to an incredibly beautiful, healthy baby boy who looks like a dream.”
A friend told The Sun: “Cheryl gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday and they are both doing well.
“Liam didn’t leave Cheryl’s side during the birth, and like her, he’s besotted with their new son and can’t wait to take him home.
“It’s the perfect Mother’s Day for Cheryl.”
The Sun revealed in May 2017 that the couple had named their son Bear.
They decided on an unusual name after a week of getting to know each other.
Bear took the One Direction star’s dad’s last name, so his name is Bear Payne.
A source revealed: “Cheryl and Liam wanted to meet [their son] before they decided on a name.
“They didn’t have the name Bear before they were born.
“But they had been thinking about the name since they met him and just felt it suited him.”
In February 2018, The Sun broke the story that Liam’s constant traveling to promote his solo career had put a strain on the relationship and they were ready to part ways.
In the same month, Cheryl declared that “none of it matters” as she shrugged off questions about her crumbling romance with Liam during an interview on BBC Breakfast.
They then appeared together at the Brit Awards, where they smiled on the red carpet and Cheryl joked about the couple’s ‘safe word’.
However, in July 2018, Cheryl and Liam decided to divorce.
A friend told The Sun: “Cheryl and Liam have worked really hard on their relationship – they had problems earlier this year and managed to overcome them.
“But they are at different stages in their lives and, after much careful consideration, have come to the decision that it is best for everyone to go their separate ways.”
Liam and Cheryl then released a statement confirming their split.
They posted a message on social media that read: “We are saddened to announce that we are parting ways. It was a difficult decision for us to make.
“We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we go through this together.”
He wrote: “It’s a beautiful day here in Argentina.”
Kate also shared a post of Liam just before his death riding a horse with her in the countryside.
The star arrived in Argentina on September 30 with his girlfriend, and was seen on Niall’s show dancing and meeting fans on October 2.
The footage shows Liam at Niall’s concert just days before he died.
He is survived by his son Bear (7), parents Geoff and Karen Payne and two older sisters Ruth and Nicola.
Back in August, the 31-year-old singer shared a rare glimpse into his private life by posting a video in which his son Bear said he was his “mini-me.”
Born on 29 August 1993 in Wolverhampton, the singer made his singing debut when he auditioned for X Factor in 2008.
He joined One Direction at just 16 years old after finishing in third place with the group.
He was with the band when they released their first album Up All Night in 2011, which went stratospheric and won hearts around the world.
He was one of the band’s main songwriters between 2010 and 2016, until the group’s breakup.
He continued his solo music career and released one solo album in 2019 – LP1.
Liam dated singer Cheryl Cole, and the couple welcomed a child named Bear in 2017.
They divorced in 2018 before he was linked to supermodel Naomi Campbell in 2019.
He had an on-again, off-again three-year relationship with ex-fiancée Maya, which was said to have ended for good in May 2022.
The singer spoke openly about his struggle with drugs.
In 2019, Liam revealed that he suffered from suicidal thoughts while struggling with his fame.
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Police and fans outside CasaSur Hotel Credit: Getty
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Liam’s fans sang the band’s songs outside the hotelCredit: Getty
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Liam in a photo with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died Credit: Getty
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