LIAM PAYNE, ONE DIRECTION STAR, DIES AT 31 AFTER FALLING FROM HOTEL BALCONY

3:33 PM PT — According to TMZ, Liam Payne and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, arrived in Argentina on September 30, sharing vacation posts together. Kate left the country on the 14th, while Liam checked into the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.

Tragically, Liam fell from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening. Witnesses report that he displayed erratic behavior leading up to the incident, including smashing his laptop and requiring assistance to return to his room. Hotel staff called 911 regarding an "aggressive" male, consistent with witness accounts of Liam's behavior in the lobby.

Liam reportedly fell from the third floor, but it remains unclear whether it was an accident or intentional. TMZ obtained a photo showing Liam's body on the hotel deck, where his distinctive tattoos—a clock on his left forearm and a scorpion on his abdomen—were visible, confirming witness reports.

Emergency responders are on the scene, and authorities have cordoned off the area with a red tent as they investigate. The incident occurred shortly after 5 PM.

Liam had recently attended a Niall Horan concert in Argentina, reuniting with his One Direction bandmates. He joined the band at just 16, becoming one of their key songwriters before they disbanded in 2015. He had previously opened up about struggles with alcohol and prescription drug addiction, leading to severe suicidal thoughts.

Earlier this week, reports surfaced regarding his ex-fiancée Maya Henry alleging he left her after asking for an abortion, with legal actions being pursued against him. It’s unclear if these events contributed to his behavior before the incident.

Liam was only 31 years old.

RIP Liam.