On October 16, 2024, the tragic death of Liam Payne, former member of the famous British boy band One Direction, was confirmed. The musician died in Buenos Aires, Argentina after falling from the balcony of his hotel room South House in Palermo. According to first reports, the cause of the fall would be linked to alcohol and drug abuse, which would have caused erratic behavior prior to his death.
What did Liam Payne’s family say about his death?
Faced with the tragedy, Liam Payne’s family has broken their silence through a statement released by the British media The Sun, in which they express their deep pain for the loss of their loved one. “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we will remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. “We are supporting each other as best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space during this horrible time,” they stated.
The statement reflected the suffering of those closest to him, who are going through one of the most difficult moments of their lives. During the early hours of October 16, Liam Payne’s parents were seen leaving their home in Wolverhampton , England heading to Argentina to address the situation. One of the relatives, when approached by the British press, briefly stated: “We are obviously devastated by the news, but we do not want to comment.”
Until now, neither Kate Cassidy Liam Payne’s girlfriend, nor the former members of One Direction, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan or Zayn Malik have issued statements regarding his death. As is known, the singer had been in Argentina since September 30 with his partner, with the purpose of attending one of his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concerts in Buenos Aires. However, Kate returned to Florida on October 14, two days before the fateful event.
What does the autopsy performed on Liam Payne’s body say?
According to the specialists’ report, Liam Payne died due to “polytrauma” that caused “internal and external hemorrhage.” This preliminary conclusion is linked to his fall of approximately ten meters from the balcony of his room on the third floor of the hotel. South House located on Costa Rica Street. The information was confirmed by several Argentine media that accessed the official documents.
Although the initial report does not offer specific details, it is common for these cases to carry out toxicological and pathological studies of blood, urine and viscera to detect possible traces of drugs or other factors that could have influenced their death. In addition, the possibility of requesting the singer’s medical history is being evaluated to review his mental health history.
So far, the main hypothesis points to a possible suicide. Prosecutor’s Office No. 16, led by prosecutor Andrés Madrea, is in charge of the investigation, with deputy secretary María Florencia Lavaggi in charge of collecting testimonies related to the case.