Fans mourn the tragic death of Liam Payne at Buenos Aires Hotel

Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically passed away at 31 after falling from a hotel in Argentina.

Fans around the world are mourning the sudden death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, who passed away at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to police reports, Payne fell from the third floor of his hotel in the Palermo neighborhood. Payne, who was reportedly in Argentina for a recent concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan, was found deceased after hotel staff called authorities, suspecting he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Fans have gathered outside the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires, lighting candles and sharing their grief. Tributes have poured in from fellow musicians and industry figures. US singer Charlie Puth shared his sadness, recalling how Payne was one of the first major artists he worked with, calling him "so kind." The Wanted’s Max George and TV presenter Dermot O'Leary also paid their respects, while Rylan Clark and other X Factor alumni expressed their condolences.

One Direction, formed in 2010 on The X Factor, became one of the biggest boy bands in the world, selling over 70 million records. After the group went on hiatus in 2016, Payne launched a solo career, collaborating with artists like Ed Sheeran and Charlie Puth. His sudden death has left fans in shock, with many remembering him for his contributions to pop music and his humble personality.