Buenos Aires, Argentina – Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, tragically fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina on Oct. 16, at the age of 31. Initial findings from the autopsy indicate that Payne had consumed multiple drugs, including a potent substance known as “pink cocaine.”
The incident occurred at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, where Payne plummeted from the third-floor balcony. Reports suggest that prior to the fall, a hotel receptionist had expressed urgent concern regarding Payne’s erratic behavior, prompting a call to emergency services.
During the call, made at approximately 5:01 p.m. local time, mere minutes before the singer’s death, the receptionist detailed fears that Payne, seemingly under the influence and behaving destructively, might endanger himself due to the presence of a balcony in his hotel room. The receptionist, identified only as Esteban, emphasized the urgency of the situation to emergency responders.
A search of Payne’s hotel room uncovered an aluminum pipe, often used for drug ingestion, suggesting the use of narcotics prior to his fatal accident. Among the substances found in his system was “pink cocaine,” a synthetic drug typically containing a mixture of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA, as detailed by toxicity experts.
The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Payne suffered multiple injuries and significant internal and external bleeding consistent with a high fall. According to the autopsy, the head injuries alone were severe enough to cause death.
The detailed autopsy reported Payne’s body bore 25 injuries, all in line with expectations from a fall from significant height, illustrating the tragic impact.
Local authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact circumstances of Payne’s death, awaiting the completion of the full autopsy report. Meanwhile, the British singer’s remains will be kept in Argentina.
The sudden demise of the “Teardrops” singer has cast a spotlight on issues of substance abuse and mental health, especially among celebrities. Mental health advocates often express the pressures faced by public figures and the potential exacerbating role of substance use.
Communities and fans worldwide mourn the loss of Payne, whose talents had won him acclaim beyond his contributions to One Direction, as he had embarked on a solo music career that promised further success.
In light of this tragedy, it serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health support and the devastating impacts of substance abuse. Individuals facing substance challenges are urged to seek help through dedicated resources and support systems available nationally and internationally.