Buenos Aires, Oct 17 (V7N)– Liam Payne, British musician and former member of the world-famous boy band One Direction, has tragically died at the age of 31. Payne was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday, October 17. According to a report from the Reuters news agency, local police confirmed that Payne fell from a third-floor balcony.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death but have yet to determine whether the fall was accidental or a case of suicide. As news of his death spread, fans and supporters gathered at the hotel in Buenos Aires to mourn the loss of the beloved singer.

Payne had traveled to Argentina earlier this month for a concert on October 2 and had been staying in the country since then.

Liam Payne rose to global fame as part of One Direction when he joined the band at the age of 16. Alongside fellow members Harry Styles and Zayn Malik, Payne performed on several successful albums. After the band’s breakup in 2016, he pursued a solo career and continued to captivate audiences with his music.

The heartbreaking news has sent shockwaves through Payne’s fanbase, and tributes have been pouring in from all over the world, as friends, family, and fans grieve the loss of a talented artist whose contributions to the music world will be long remembered.

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