Liam Payne, a former member of the global boy band One Direction, has reportedly died at the age of 31. According to local media in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the singer tragically fell from the third floor of a hotel in the capital city. Emergency services were called to the scene, but Payne was pronounced dead shortly after.
The British singer, who rose to international fame as part of One Direction, embarked on a solo career following the band’s indefinite hiatus in 2015. Payne, along with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles, were part of the original lineup that formed during X Factor in 2010 under the mentorship of Simon Cowell.
Payne is survived by his son, Bear, from his previous relationship with singer Cheryl, who was also a judge on X Factor when One Direction was formed.
Fans and the entertainment industry are in shock over the devastating news, and tributes are expected to pour in as more details emerge. British authorities and local officials in Argentina are yet to confirm the full circumstances surrounding Payne’s death.
