More Details On The Three Individuals Investigated
On Thursday, November 7, Clarín, an Argentine news outlet, published an update about the investigation into the singer’s death. Furthermore, the outlet reported that The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office of Buenos Aires executed a search on “multiple locations.” This reportedly included the hotel where Payne was found deceased and “other properties located in Retiro, Tigre and Lomas de Zamora.”
Additionally, the outlet shared that police “are now seeing an Argentine friend” of Payne. Payne’s phone was reportedly searched after his death, and police determined the singer’s friend may be the “possible” supplier of the “substances [Payne] ingested before his death.”
Lastly, the outlet notes that two employees of Hotel Casa Sur de Palermo are also being investigated by police. Furthermore, Clarín notes that the homes of each employee have been raided. One of the two employees was reportedly “fired shortly after the incident.”
To note, ABC News reports that all three individuals have been detained by authorities. E! News has reportedly reached out to Buenos Aires authorities for comment.
More Details On The Passing Of Liam Payne
As The Shade Room previously reported, Payne was discovered deceased on October 16. At the time, authorities speculated he had fallen from the balcony of his third-floor hotel room. Additionally, authorities were uncertain if Payne’s fall was intentional or accidental.
A preliminary autopsy report determined Payne passed away from multiple injuries. This reportedly included internal and external hemorrhaging, per The Shade Room. Additionally, Clarín notes that Payne was found with “pink cocaine” in his body, along with “cocaine, benzodiazepines, and crack.”
Here’s What Has Happened Since The Singer’s Death
According to Clarín, Payne’s body was repatriated to England on Wednesday, November 6. The singer’s father reportedly accompanied the body of his son on a British Airways flight. Furthermore, the outlet reports that the flight landed in London on Thursday morning.
Additionally, the outlet asserts that a date has not been confirmed for Payne’s funeral. However, it is expected to be a private event for “his closest circle to attend so that they can say goodbye for good.”
Liam Payne’s autopsy reveals cocaine, crack, and other drugs in his system at the time of death.
Toxicology test confirms presence of benzodiazepine and pink cocaine alongside other substances.
An improvised aluminum pipe used for drug ingestion was discovered in his hotel room.
Preliminary findings indicate multiple traumas leading to internal and external bleeding.
Emergency doctor reports a cranial fracture and severe injuries that resulted in immediate death.
Liam Payne’s toxicology results revealed a troubling mix of substances in his system at the time of his heartbreaking death.
A partial autopsy indicated that the former One Direction star had cocaine, crack, and benzodiazepines—depressants—present in his body when he tragically fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, sources informed ABC News on Monday.
Liam Payne’s autopsy reveals cocaine, crack, and other drugs in system | Hindustan Times
Moreover, the tests identified “pink cocaine,” a recreational drug blend often comprising methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA. An improvised aluminum pipe for drug use was also discovered in Payne’s hotel room, according to the sources.
His body will remain in Argentina until the full autopsy is finalized. Payne’s life was cut short last week when he plummeted from the third-floor balcony of his room at CasaSur Palermo Hotel at just 31 years old.
Local authorities previously mentioned to TMZ that they suspected Payne had been under the influence of “cristal,” a substance known for inducing extreme highs and lows, sometimes leading to aggressive behavior.
A preliminary autopsy report indicated that the former boy band member sustained multiple traumas from the fall, resulting in both internal and external bleeding.
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It shows he had several drugs in his system, including c*caine, pink c*caine (a mix of m*th, k*tamine, and MD*A), b*nzodiazepines, and cr*ck, according to ABC. pic.twitter.com/LMmb8N1sIQ
Emergency physician Alberto Crescenti stated that Payne suffered a cranial fracture and “extremely serious injuries that led to his immediate death,” with first responders unable to revive him.
Following his passing, Page Six confirmed that alcohol and controlled substances were found in his hotel room, which was left in disarray.
Witnesses reported that Payne displayed “disturbing” behavior in the hotel lobby just moments before his untimely demise. Having openly struggled with addiction and mental health challenges during his tenure with One Direction, he had been traveling in Argentina with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, shortly before checking into the hotel alone.
Cassidy, 25, expressed her grief over her boyfriend’s loss through a heartfelt Instagram post last Friday.
“Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will continue to love you for the rest of my life. I love you Liam,”
she wrote.
Payne’s former bandmates—Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik—also shared a rare joint tribute.
“The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever,”
the “What Makes You Beautiful” singers stated.
“For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you, Liam.”
Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles of One Direction have spoken out in reaction to the passing of Liam Payne. Additionally, the group has shared a joint statement.
Zayn Malik & Louis Tomlinson Pay Tribute To Liam Payne
On Thursday, October 17, Malik took to Instagram to share a throwback photo of himself and Payne. In the photo, Malik is seen resting on Payne’s lap as Payne places a hand over him. The pair appeared to be sleeping.
Additionally, Malik’s posts included a follow-up slide that featured a lengthy message he penned in tribute to his bandmate.
“Liam, I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can’t help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives. I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life,” Malik wrote. “…Even though you were younger than me you were always more sensible than me, you were headstrong, opinionated, and gave no f***s about telling people when they were wrong. Even though we butted heads because of this a few times… I always secretly respected you for it.”
Malik explained that he “lost a brother” with Payne’s passing.
“…can’t explain what I’d give to just hug you one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly,” Malik wrote. “…there is no words to justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated…”
Read Zayn Malik’s full tribute to Liam Payne by swiping below.
Additionally, Louis Tomlinson took to Instagram around the same time to share his own tribute to Payne. Tomlinson’s post featured a photo of them standing alongside one another on stage.
“I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother. Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul… Liam was an incredible song writer with a great sense of melody, we often spoke of getting back in the studio together to try and recreate the writing chemistry we had built up in the band. And for the record, Liam was in my opinion the most vital part of One Direction. His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on. Thank you for shaping us Liam,” Tomlinson wrote.
Before concluding, Tomlinson shared a message for Payne.
“A message to you Liam if you’re listening,” he wrote. “I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I’m really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye. I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours , reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life. I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be…”
Read Tomlinson’s full tribute by clicking on his post below.
One Direction Releases A Joint Statement Followed By Harry Styles
Furthermore, the official Instagram account of One Direction — which also includes bandmates Harry Styles and Niall Horan — released an additional statement in response to Payne’s passing.
“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say,” the statement reads. “But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.”
The statement concluded by asserting that the group would treasure their memories with Liam “forever.”
“For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the ones who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly,” the statement added. “We love you Liam…”
Lastly, the statement was signed, “Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.”
About 30 minutes later, Harry Styles took to Instagram to share his own tribute to Payne. Furthermore, Styles shared a photo of Payne sitting on stage along with a lengthy message.
“I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing,” Styles wrote. “His greatest joy was making people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it… He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life…”
Read Style’s full tribute by swiping below.
More Details On The Passing Of Liam Payne
As The Shade Room previously reported, Liam Payne passed away on Wednesday, October 16. The 31-year-old reportedly fell from the third-floor balcony of CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Argentina.
On Thursday, October 17, authorities in Argentina released preliminary details about Payne’s passing, per The Shade Room. According to AP News, Pablo Policicchio, the communications director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, stated that Payne allegedly “jumped” from his balcony. However, a subsequent report published by US Weekly asserts that authorities have yet to determine whether his death was intentional or accidental.
Furthermore, the singer’s preliminary autopsy reportedly asserted he passed away from “internal and external hemorrhage.”
One Direction fans around the world are mourning Liam Payne, sharing memories and tributes to the singer after his shocking death on Wednesday.
Payne, 31, died after he fell from the third-floor balcony of the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Paramedics arrived at the scene, but Payne suffered “extremely serious injuries,” including a skull fracture, local health officials said. Resuscitation was not possible.
An autopsy report released Thursday revealed Payne died of multiple serious injuries and “internal and external bleeding” as a result of the balcony fall. The report alleged that alcohol, drugs and destroyed furniture were discovered in Payne’s hotel room.
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Before his death, a hotel employee contacted local emergency services to report a guest who had “overindulged on drugs and alcohol.” Though the employee never identified Payne by name, a transcript of the call said staff requested urgent help about a guest “breaking” things in their room.
The hotel employee told 911 they were “afraid” the unnamed man “might do something life-threatening” because there was a balcony in his suite.
Payne’s body was found in the hotel’s courtyard. TMZ was the first North American outlet to report news of his death and shared several cropped photos of Payne’s body — a decision highly criticized by fans and celebrities alike, who have accused the tabloid of being “morally decrepit.” TMZ has since removed the photos from coverage of Payne’s death.
Since then, speculation and misinformation surrounding the singer’s death have swirled online, including a bogus video of a man purported to be Payne falling from a window circulating on social media.
Liam Payne dead: Former ‘One Direction’ singer dies after fall from hotel room
Argentinian authorities do not believe Payne’s death is suspicious and are continuing to investigate.
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Liam Payne’s final days
Two weeks ahead of his death, Payne attended a stadium concert for his fellow One Direction bandmate Niall Horan in Argentina.
Payne engaged with fans from a private box in the arena and danced along to the pre-show playlist. Recordings of the star at Horan’s show went viral on social media and brought on mass criticism and cyberbullying for Payne, who some claimed was seeking attention.
In a video ahead of the show, Payne said on Snapchat that he was hoping to talk to Horan after the concert “to square up a couple of things.”
“No bad vibes or anything like that,” he clarified. “But just we need to talk.”
The former boy banders reunited backstage, and Payne posted a photo with Horan to his Snapchat account on Oct. 2.
Liam Payne and Niall Horan backstage at Horan’s Argentinian concert on Oct. 2, 2024.
Snapchat via Liam Payne
Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy shared an edited video of compiled footage of the couple and their friends at Horan’s show.
Payne and Cassidy stayed in South America to vacation after attending Horan’s concert.
He documented much of his trip on social media. On Snapchat, Payne shared footage of himself and Cassidy relaxing in Argentina and discussed mundanities like playing water polo, horseback riding and his costume plans for Halloween this year.
His final social media post was to Snapchat. In the photo, he and Cassidy are posed for a mirror selfie in their swimwear, though it is unclear when the photo was taken.
Liam Payne and girlfriend Kate Cassidy posing in Argentina.
Snapchat via Liam Payne
Cassidy said in a TikTok post Monday that she was “so excited” to leave South America and return to the U.S. She documented her travel home, though Payne stayed behind in Argentina.
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Cassidy regularly posted videos to social media featuring Payne, often showing off their outfits or sharing footage from a date. As of this writing, she has not commented publicly on Payne’s death.
In the weeks leading up to his death, Payne was reportedly served a cease-and-desist from his ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, who alleged Payne had repeatedly contacted her.
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Henry published a book called Looking Forward in May. The writing is “inspired by true events” and tells the story of a hopeful model who falls in love with a boy band member.
In an interview with People magazine, Henry said she had “very similar” experiences to the book’s main character, including suffering complications during an abortion. Henry’s book character is encouraged not to seek treatment for hemorrhaging during an abortion over fear of being spotted publicly and beginning tabloid speculation.
Payne and Henry got engaged in 2020 but called off the plans in April 2022.
During a podcast appearance this week, before Payne’s death, Henry tried to clarify the line between fact and fiction in her book and said she “just wanted to tell her story.”
Outside the CasaSur Hotel on Wednesday night, emotions were high as fans gathered to light candles and softly sing One Direction songs.
Hundreds of teary-eyed fans surrounded the Palermo-region hotel as news of the singer’s death was breaking. They watched as police blocked off the road and entrances to the hotel amid their investigation.
Liam Payne fans have gathered in Palermo, Argentina, to pay tribute to the singer following his death aged 31. They gathered round candles to remember Payne, as they sang solemn renditions of One Direction songs. It has been confirmed that Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony. #liampayne#onedirection#1D#argentina#fyp#trending
Like all members of One Direction, the former boyband member had legions of dedicated fans. As he had risen quickly to such intense levels of fame at 16 years old, many of Payne’s admirers adored him throughout their childhoods and were often of similar age to the star.
As Payne’s body was taken away in a red firefighter van, the crowd applauded while other fans wept.
Fans of One Direction and Liam Payne gathered outside the hotel to sing the band’s songs and leave a candle at an improvised altar after British musician Liam Payne died on Oct. 16, 2024, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Payne was discovered on the U.K. singing competition show The X Factor in 2010, where he sang a cover of Michael Bublé’s version of Cry Me a River. Payne auditioned for the show two years earlier but was eliminated.
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Though he auditioned as a solo act, the judges, including Simon Cowell, put Payne in an all-boys group called One Direction. The boyband would go on to reach incredible heights of international fame and success.
Until One Direction announced its hiatus in 2015, Payne’s face could commonly be found plastered on the bedroom walls of teenage girls around the world.
He went on to produce music as a solo artist, including the songs Strip That Down (feat. Quavo) and For You (With Rita Ora).
Payne’s solo career was marred with controversy and personal struggles with sobriety in recent years.
He faced intense backlash last year after a guest appearance on YouTuber Logan Paul’s podcast Impaulsive.
Payne, while drinking whisky, spoke negatively about his experience in One Direction, said he and member Louis Tomlinson despised one another to the point of physical arguments and accused another bandmate of “throwing him up against a wall” ahead of a concert.
He said he was “angry at what was going on around me” and took out his frustrations on others. Payne said he’d since attended rehab and was nearly six months sober.
“The rest of the boys really stuck by me when I needed them most, they kind of came to the rescue,” he said of his former band members. “Even Zayn, as well, which is why I did send him a little thank you online. It came across really big-headed, didn’t it?”
Tributes to Liam Payne
The other members of One Direction — Horan, Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik — released a joint statement on Thursday.
“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”
In a statement to the BBC, Payne’s family said they are “heartbroken” by his death.
“Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul,” the statement reads. “We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”
Payne had a seven-year-old son, Bear Grey Payne, with former girlfriend and musician Cheryl Cole, 41. She served on the X Factor judges panel during Payne’s audition in 2010.
He is also survived by his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, and his two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola.
Styles’ mother, Anne Twist, expressed upset on social media on Wednesday night. She shared a photo of a broken heart emoji and wrote that Payne was “Just a boy.”
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We are heartbroken by the sad passing of Liam Payne.
He was immensely talented and, as part of One Direction, Liam will leave a lasting legacy on the music industry and fans around the world.
English singer-songwriter Katie Waissel, who met Payne while on The X Factor, said Payne offered “unwavering support during some of my darkest moments” on the show.
She called on record companies and music executives, namely Cowell, who signed One Direction, to better “prioritize the emotional and physical welfare of the artists who put their trust in these institutions.”
It is with a profoundly heavy heart that I share this statement on the tragic loss of my dear friend, Liam Payne. We first met in 2010 on The X Factor, where Liam became my confidant and my rock, offering unwavering support during some of my darkest moments on that journey.
