In a heartbreaking turn of events, former One Direction singer Liam Payne died after a fall from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16.
Initial reports suggest he may have been unconscious during the incident, following what authorities describe as a possible drug-induced episode.
The 31-year-old singer plummeted about 45 feet into the hotel courtyard.
Local prosecutors revealed that multiple substances were found in his hotel room, indicating a troubling history of drug and alcohol consumption.
This contradicts earlier police statements that he had jumped.
Witnesses described hearing loud, violent noises coming from Payne’s room just hours before his death.
Hotel staff frantically called 911 to report an “aggressive man” who was allegedly destroying his suite. Guests initially assumed the sounds were construction work, but the reality was far more alarming.
Images from inside the luxury suite show a chaotic scene, with a shattered television and surfaces covered in tin foil and white powder.
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Reports indicate that Payne had also been prescribed clonazepam, a medication used for anxiety and seizures, raising concerns about his mental state.
As the investigation unfolds, detectives are searching for two women believed to have been with Payne the night before.
While there’s no indication of their involvement in his death, authorities hope they can shed light on his final hours.
The tragic incident has shocked fans worldwide, as Payne had only recently returned to social media to share moments from his trip.
His girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, had left for Florida just days earlier, expressing her need to return home after an extended vacation.
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As the world mourns, the focus remains on uncovering the circumstances surrounding this untimely loss of a beloved star.