Former One Direction star Liam Payne has tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The singer, who rose to fame as part of the globally successful boy band, was reportedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the incident, according to initial reports.
A 911 call transcript from the moments leading up to Payne’s death has been released, revealing the hotel desk manager’s frantic plea for assistance. The transcript captures the manager’s concern for Payne’s well-being as the star was allegedly breaking items in his hotel room and behaving aggressively.
The emergency call, placed by a staff member at the CasaSur Palermo hotel, provides insight into the urgency of the situation:
911 operator: “What is happening, sir?”
Hotel manager: “We have a guest drunk with drugs and alcohol. When he is conscious, he is breaking everything in the room.”
As the conversation continued, the manager emphasized the potential danger, stating, “We need to send someone with urgency because I don’t know if the guest’s life is in danger… he is in a room with a balcony, and we are afraid he could do something that threatens life.”
Emergency Services Respond Swiftly
Despite the prompt response from SAME (Medical Emergency Attention Service) and local authorities, Payne was pronounced dead shortly after the fall. His body has since been transported from the hotel to the morgue, as seen in footage captured from the scene.
Tributes Pour In
News of Payne’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through the music world, with tributes pouring in from fellow celebrities and fans. Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, who worked with Payne, expressed his grief on social media:
“I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. I cannot believe he is gone. May he rest in peace.”
Payne’s death has left a significant mark on the entertainment industry, where he gained fame as part of One Direction, one of the biggest pop groups of the past decade. The band went on hiatus in 2016, and Payne launched a successful solo career, with hits like “Strip That Down” and “Get Low”.
Investigation Ongoing
While police continue their investigation into the circumstances of Payne’s death, the shocking details of his final moments have left many grappling with the loss of one of the music industry’s beloved figures.
Payne is survived by his six-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with former X Factor judge and singer Cheryl Tweedy.
