### Tragic Fall Claims Life of Former One Direction Singer, Liam Payne, in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Former One Direction singer, Liam Payne, tragically died after a fall from his hotel room's third floor in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as reported by state police. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, when emergency services were summoned to address an individual reportedly behaving erratically and possibly under the influence, according to Alberto Crescenti, director of Buenos Aires Emergency Medical Services (SAME), who spoke with ABC News.

The emergency call was received at 5:04 p.m. local time, and emergency personnel arrived at the scene at 5:11 p.m. Unfortunately, upon their arrival, they found Payne's body in the hotel's inner courtyard, and he was pronounced dead immediately. Crescenti told local news outlet TN that Payne's fall of approximately 42 to 45 feet resulted in injuries that were "very serious" and ultimately "incompatible with life."

Payne was staying at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires. His identity was only confirmed after his death, making the announcement even more shocking for fans who had gathered outside the hotel upon hearing the news.

Liam Payne first gained fame as a member of One Direction, the popular boy band formed in 2010 during the British television show "X Factor." The group, which included Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson, went on hiatus in 2015. Following the band's break, Payne embarked on a solo career, releasing hits such as "Strip That Down" in 2017 and his album "LP1" in 2019.

Despite the band splitting, Payne admitted in a "Good Morning America" (GMA) interview that he missed being with his bandmates. More recently, he released the song "Teardrops" in March, sharing on Instagram that the track was "born from many tears, not all mine."

Payne was 31 at the time of his untimely passing. His death has left fans and former bandmates in mourning, marking a heartbreaking end to the life of a talented and beloved musician.