Music fans in mourning! One Direction star Liam Payne (†31) has died

Buenos Aires - Sadness in the music world! The former member of the successful band One Direction, Liam Payne, died on Wednesday at the age of 31.

Liam Payne (†31) was a global star and died tragically in a fall from a hotel.
Liam Payne (†31) was a global star and died tragically in a fall from a hotel.  © ANGELA WEISS / AFP

According to the authorities, the British singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires.

Rescue workers rushed to the Palermo district shortly after 5 pm. Shortly beforehand, an emergency call had been received from an "aggressive man" who may have been "under the influence of alcohol or drugs", according to the police.

As the French news agency AFP reported, Payne fell "about 13 or 14 meters" and, according to initial findings, suffered a basilar skull fracture.

The musician suffered "very serious injuries", according to Alberto Crescenti, head of the rescue service. It was only at the scene that they learned of the deceased's prominence.

The band One Direction was one of the most famous artist groups in the world. In 2016, the four musicians went their separate ways.
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After the death of One Direction star Liam Payne: celebrities like Paris Hilton express their condolences

The news of Payne's death quickly made the rounds in Buenos Aires, and numerous fans of the band One Direction came to the scene of the accident in the Palermo district.
The news of Payne's death quickly made the rounds in Buenos Aires, and numerous fans of the band One Direction came to the scene of the accident in the Palermo district.  © JUAN MABROMATA / AFP

Shortly after the singer's tragic death became known, mourning fans gathered at the scene of the accident. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton also spoke out. On the online service "X", the 43-year-old expressed her dismay and sent "love" to the relatives.

It was known that the singer had struggled with alcohol. Payne spoke openly about his problems, including his fame.

The 31-year-old is said to have been in Argentina because he had attended a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan (31). Payne only released a new single of his own in March.

The Brit enjoyed great success with the casting band One Direction for years and was one of the faces of the bandalongside international star Harry Styles (30). The group disbanded in 2016 and Payne released a solo album in December 2019.