Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 after falling from hotel in Argentina

Liam Payne, former member of the globally popular boy band One Direction, has passed away at the age of 31. According to Good Morning America and La Nacion, Payne reportedly died after falling from a hotel in Argentina.

The singer, born in Wolverhampton, England, rose to fame as part of One Direction after competing on The X Factor in 2008 and returning in 2010. He was placed in the group alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, leading to global stardom.

One Direction became one of the best-selling boy bands in history, with more than 70 million records sold worldwide. Payne launched his solo career in 2017 with the release of his debut single "Strip That Down" featuring Quavo, which reached No. 3 on the U.K. charts and the top 10 in the U.S. He released his first album, LP1, in 2019, and his latest single "Teardrops" earlier this year.

Payne had been open about his struggles with alcohol and mental health. In 2023, he shared with IFL TV that he had achieved over three months of sobriety, stating, “I’m sober now, over 100 days... I feel amazing.” He credited his fans for their support during this time.

Payne’s sudden death has left fans and the music world in mourning. He is remembered for his contributions to pop music and his openness about personal struggles.