Liam Payne, former One Direction star, 'dies after falling from hotel balcony' | LBC Breaking

Ben Kentish speaks to Journalist Caroline Frost, as Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to local police.
The 31-year-old was found dead after falling from the third floor of a hotel in the capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, said that Payne fell from around 13 or 14 metres and that he suffered “very serious injuries incompatible with life".
These included a fracture to the skull, authorities said.
Payne fell into a courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina's capital.
Police are investigating the full circumstances surrounding Payne's death, although they have said they must wait for the full results of the autopsy.
Officers said they had initially been called out to reports of an "aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol".
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[@WeirdSkellyK1]

31 is no age. This is very tragic

[@rowredround7206]

It is an age

[@NailahRoberts]

So sad for his little boy

[@07Flash11MRC]

Yes. So sad losing a parent at such a young age.

[@janomesteve3129]

Sad sad Rest In Peace Liam

[@MoebiusUK]

R.I.P Liam Payne Gone too soon.

[@ChrisBeevor0511]

Judging by the last few things I saw him put out on social media I’m not surprised of this news. He seemed to not know his purpose in life and had a very low opinion of himself. RIP. Feel for his son.

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

the problem is when you achieve your biggest high at such a young age, you spend all that time chasing the "high" that you will never again reach. It's why depression is so rife with retired sportspeople because their star won't ever shine as brightly as their mid-twenties. A sad reality of life as a sportsperson or musician.

[@debrasnipes7431]

He had problems before 1D. 😢

[@Sherluck93]

​@@Matthew-bu7fg But life isn't over after that. It's supposed to progress. They just have no vision, north star, purpose in life, whatever you wanna call it. So, they're lost, adrift at sea.

[@Olyfrun]

​@@Sherluck93which is mad really, there's a host of problems to fix- anyone with serious wealth shouldn't be struggling to find a purpose.

[@07Flash11MRC]

@debrasnipes : What problems? Before 1D?

[@abaallie9532]

😢 Just how fast the night, changes... RIP

[@angelinacampos834]

Rest in peace Liam.

[@martinkrukenberg4590]

No way! that is just so tragic. RIP Liam😭😭😭😭

[@BMack-p9s]

Bless his son. 7 is way too young to lose your father.

[@shad5107]

Addiction is cruel. RIP beautiful soul. 😢

[@joshdarwish5788]

You don’t know that

[@shad5107]

@@joshdarwish5788 he has been in rehab and he's discussed it.

[@CollapseWatch]

Mental health strikes again. Never know who's next. How many more will we see in our lifetimes? Very tragic.

[@walshknwsbest]

Ya poor mental health compounded by thousands of people ridiculing him online everyday for the last few months. The amount of influencers who have done videos completely mocking him should hold their heads in shame

[@SeKlasaChapo]

@@walshknwsbest I agree. Social Media was a mistake.

[@BMack-p9s]

We don't know that.

[@Musiklife.9049]

@@walshknwsbestabsolutely, have been disgusted with this

[@DavidGetling]

When life heaps blessing upon you is it really so hard to be grateful and live cleanly and decently?

[@DaisyRose-s6v]

Sad and heartbreaking i know❤

[@LiamGajadharsingh]

No why did this happen he was my childhood I'm crying

[@nvna1111]

Well why not lol. He had an effect on all our lives, it's worth highlighting and it's authentic ​@@hdv6

[@Musiklife.9049]

@@hdv6sharing is caring

[@lynnhubbard844]

welcome to growing up

[@JusticeGlobal]

When your drinking and partying you drink and party with someone don't you? 2 weeks Cassidy is there and nothing happened and 2 days after she left? Why did she record her going out of Argentina? Why? He was never to stay this long there and she forced him to stay there.

[@Evemeister12]

As soon as he left the balcony, there was only one direction for him to go.

[@jinxai83]

This is shocking…..Suicide, no way he fell off the balcony… So young, what a tragedy…. Talented…. Rich and popular…but unhappy…. Condolences to his fam.

[@benjervis2538]

Why…. Do you…….. put so many…… full stops….. after… every….. word

[@saraneuss4089]

R.I.P Liam😭😭😭😭😭

[@meljames4228]

So sad😢 praying for the family🙏🏼

[@ziggystardust3060]

Very sad news. Rest in Peace Liam. 🙏🏼🤍🙏🏼

[@mikejam991]

The ol' 'Falling from the hotel balcony' routine, once again...ok...

[@Dudu4life99]

Sad. Fame, wealth does not bring happiness.

[@VexOoo-x7y]

Suspicious for sure

[@ZaireStash]

One direction reunion is over🥺. One direction without Liam is not One direction💔

[@MaggieSmith-c7z]

Heartfelt loss but life goes on❤

[@dinomacak1842]

rip Liam

[@JadeMoorst]

😢😢😢 why did he have to go why😭😭😭

[@blacks329]

Shame! 🙏🏽

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

One Direction were a group, not a band

[@07Flash11MRC]

In the industry they are called a boy band. Band doesn't mean everyone has to play instruments.

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

@@07Flash11MRC it does actually buttercup x

[@Granga879]

Who is Cheryl? Who is this guy? What’s going on?

[@_-LK-_]

There is such a thing as google to do your research. Failing that, watch the video and they will tell you.

[@JanSaevebek]

Was it an accident whilst on drugs or did he jump?

[@RustyWalker]

Thoughts for his family and everybody he performed with.

[@DannyHerd-x5h]

If you fall off a balcony your only going one direction

[@nassai166]

Let's hope this has nothing to do with Diddy!! RIP young man.

[@invaderlum8600]

Diddy again

[@colincampbell4261]

Pushed?

[@JusticeGlobal]

Liam Payne - I will fight to get you justice.

[@Dynasty1818]

Pills and alcohol confirmed on the scene, he was dragged out the lobby for aggression trying to get to the pool, he smashed his laptop and the room TV, 1000% he fell while intoxicated no doubt trying to get to the pool. Us Brits don't do well with alcohol, drugs and balconies apparently.

[@JusticeGlobal]

The moment I saw Cassidy I got red flags in my spirit.

[@JusticeGlobal]

I went back and reviewed the last video where I see Cassidy calling Liam "a fool" because she indeed is fooling him.

Looks like One Direction has truly lost its way.

[@JusticeGlobal]

Another video of Liam's dead body at the hotel shows a scorpion tattoo. Those born in November are Scorpions. Cassidy was born in November meaning she is a Scorpio.

[@andrecureton6862]

when are these young kids going to realize drinking alcoholand balconies don't mix its like drinking and driving omg Liam what was you thinking smh

[@spaceo8568]

Omg.

[@Doug778]

Fall?

[@Itiswhatitisbrodontbemad]

Don’t do drugs kids

[@JusticeGlobal]

A beautiful, innocent, British red rose is gone!!!

[@davidmullins8193]

He knew too much.

[@JusticeGlobal]

A true thief or murderer will always give out signs of who he or she is in an effort to cover their tracks. Cassidy meticulously recorded herself going out of Argentina showing her tickets and passport? Why?

[@miriamsantiago4268]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pdang8]

Diddy?

[@Cj_jones_2008]

Not funny show some compassion

[@Spanish-Armada]

Maybe he should have sorted his addiction, anger issues, stalking and harassment of his ex. Furthermore he is no legend so quit the fake outrage.

[@Baldrick_dogsbody]

I remember one direction were invincible and the biggest thing since the beatles. Well, liam death shows no one is invincible, liam was just a human ..he doesnt look invincible now does he

[@JusticeGlobal]

2 weeks while Cassidy was there in the room everything was as if it was a great vacation time and then all by himself we are to believe he lost his mind, got really high on alcohol and drugs and slipped? No. Nope!!!!

[@Sherluck93]

This is very sad! But gotta say that commenter woman is talking a lot of BS!

[@mjl2904]

True I did not know who this geezer was, until they mentioned he was part of One Direction.

[@casanova--]

Very, very Sus.

[@dariazamaria2977]

😢

[@reecescott940]

Diddy got him

[@Jen_Is_Outside]

Do yall think he jumped?

[@valsables5299]

IS THIS GUY JESUS ?

[@twofoursevenbeauty]

😪

[@johnrussell3961]

Every generation wants to feel such a loss is a great loss to music. But he’s not a John lennon. Nor a Glen Miller.

[@CJPDeQueen]

Compassion and empathy is clearly missing in your genes..

[@botz77]

Could have been sleepwalking. Lot of people sleepwalk off of balconies when they are staying in hotels and unfamiliar locations.

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

There are already Police reports and the reasons. Look it up.

[@lucasescobedo8618]

Here in Argentina it was 5 in the afternoon when it happened, the local police indicate that it appears to have been a suicide.

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

@lucasescobedo8618 Hi Lucas. Como es tas? Do they have any official report yet? I saw the same reason I just didn't want to jump to conclusions.

[@michaelredford5389]

Sad and all, but he went out like a true rock star... off his face while the police were outside the door.

[@chapter4444]

Diddy did it

[@JustME-ft4di]

Never heard of him.

[@Thebusridesme]

Um, it’s sad. But compared to other atrocities, I’d talk more about them.

[@dog-jk2hn]

This is a 4 minute clip from a radio station that runs 24 hours.

[@earth6161]

😂

[@uksubversion]

Your videos always bring so much joy and smiles! Thank you for your talented sense of humor and your bright, infectious performances!

[@JusticeGlobal]

Why did Cassidy so meticulously record her going out of Argentina showing the flight tickets and the passport? What are you trying to prove? A normal person doesn't do that. It was as if she wants the world to be sure that she is gone from there. Come on! My alarm bells are ringing "Red Flag, Foul Play"

[@andybeans5790]

Maybe try being rational instead of treating this tragic death like an entertaining conspiracy?

[@CEWIII9873]

Maybe Liam wanted to make some... MIDNIGT MEMORIES

[@الأميرالسلطان-و3ح]

🖤👫🏿👭🏾👬🏽🌎👫🏼👭🏼👬🏼🖤⚖🖤👑🖤🇬🇧🖤⚖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨🏼‍💼lima Payne 🎙🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶❤💖💔💟🌎🏳

[@ALW-nc]

What's suicide ? A once in a lifetime experience

[@LUCATALKSBALL]

He did not suicide

[@bierfuerall]

He fell in one direction

[@monkeymagic4555]

Long story short....Everyone has to pay for their white dust....No exceptions.....

[@dinoOvranic]

Have some respect

[@monkeymagic4555]

@@dinoOvranic I do....Nobody loves me like I do.....

[@dannyquinn9128]

​@@monkeymagic4555 You're the only one who does.

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

I'd endorse what you are saying. However, he disclosed his ADHD, your pre frontal cortex it's not fully formed to make councious decisions as neurotypical individuals do. Please get informed and have some decency for his family and his little boy.

[@monkeymagic4555]

@@dannyquinn9128 How dare you!

[@MrDavidp180]

Bothered not…..should be more important things to report/publicise …had a child with Tweedy….its the child I feel sorry for

[@Ian-s7x]

😂😂😂😂

[@mickeypye2593]

ONE DIRECTION INDEED !!! DOWN 👇 😂😂😂

[@brendanroberts4866]

Never heard if him or them

[@nasimzaira]

Was he graped? Maybe the same as River Phenix