Liam Payne’s Death Explained: The Heartbreaking Loss of the One Direction Star at Just 31

Fans globally are⁢ grieving for Liam Payne,‍ the ex-One Direction member‍ who sadly passed away yesterday at just 31 years​ old.

An autopsy has now disclosed the official reason‌ for the singer’s death.

Payne died ‍on ‍October⁢ 16 after he fell from his ⁢third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo​ hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After being taken to a local morgue, medical experts ⁢conducted an autopsy ⁢to find out how he died.

Liam‌ Payne: Cause​ of Death

A report ⁣from National Criminal ‌and⁣ Correctional Prosecutor’s⁣ Office No. 14 stated ​that Payne ‍died ‍due⁢ to “polytrauma, internal​ and external⁢ bleeding.”

LONDON, ​ENGLAND ‍– MARCH 16: Liam Payne arrives at the “All Of Those‌ Voices” UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on March 16, 2023 ‍in London, England ‌(Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

The ​case is being treated‌ as a “suspicious death,” although⁣ it⁤ seems that Payne ‌was‍ alone when he fell.⁢ His girlfriend Kate Cassidy had left Argentina⁢ two days earlier.

The report also mentioned that Payne was “going through some kind of⁣ outbreak due ⁢to substance abuse.” Authorities found drugs and alcohol in his hotel room.

Final hours: ⁢drugs, ⁣”trashed” ‌hotel & call

In a‍ disturbing call made just before⁤ his death, hotel ⁣staff ⁣expressed worries about his actions saying​ he was⁣ wrecking ⁢his room while under the ⁣influence‍ of⁤ alcohol and drugs; they warned ​that his ⁢life “may ‍be in danger” and asked‍ police to come quickly.

Payne‍ had been open⁢ about battling addiction before; he admitted being hooked on “pills and booze” during One Direction’s peak.

“In the band… we were often locked in our rooms because⁤ we⁢ got ⁢so big,” he said during a podcast interview back in 2021. ⁤“What’s there? A mini-bar! ⁣So I thought I’d⁤ have⁣ my own party which ‍lasted many years… then you‍ realize‍ how long⁢ you’ve been drinking like ‘Wow‌ that’s ages.’”

In May of this year (2023), Payne claimed ‌he was sober for‌ over three months after rehab & felt “amazing.”

Fans mourn: honors for Liam Payne

The news about Liam’s tragic passing has⁢ shocked ⁣fans worldwide along with others in⁢ music.

He became famous as‌ part of One Direction—one of history’s‌ most successful boy bands—alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson Niall Horan ‍& Zayn Malik after forming on The X Factor back in 2010.

One Direction’s first four ⁢albums all hit number one⁤ on ⁤Billboard US charts—a record—and ⁢included ⁣hits like “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Story of My Life,” & “Live While‌ We’re Young.”

They became teen idols⁣ adored by countless​ fans while going on four⁣ world⁣ tours together until their hiatus began in 2016 when Payne started‌ a ⁣solo ⁢career.

For many young girls​ who loved​ One Direction growing ⁣up⁣ this sudden loss is‍ heartbreaking!⁣ Fans have shared tributes online & even held ​vigils for him.

“He ⁣was my favorite,” said ‌Camila Martínez outside the hotel where ⁢she mourned with tears according to New‌ York Times .“My heart broke when ​they split up; their music helped me through ​tough times.”

Many artists who worked with him also expressed sadness over losing him!

“I’m shocked right now,” musician Charlie Puth wrote remembering him as one of first major artists he’d collaborated with‌ saying ,“I can’t believe‌ he’s⁣ gone.”

“I’m heartbroken,” wrote Rita Ora who worked alongside him too stating ,“He had such ⁣kindness inside; ⁢I’ll never ⁣forget it! Working together brought me joy both⁤ off stage or not . This news breaks‍ my heart sending love prayers towards family friends.”

His former bandmates released a statement ​today:

“We’re completely devastated by hearing about Liam’s passing,” ⁣they said ‌according Hollywood Reporter ​.“When⁢ everyone ‍can process ⁣this loss more will‍ be shared but right now we need ​time grieve our brother⁢ whom we loved dearly—the memories will always ⁣be⁣ cherished ⁤forever! Our thoughts go out towards family⁤ friends plus fans loving alongside us—we miss you terribly!”

Rest easy Liam—you’ll ‍be missed‍ by so many ⁣around globe what an⁣ awful way ⁢to go 😢💔

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