Liam Payne death latest: One Direction star dead at 31 after fall from Buenos Aires hotel room
Tributes have quickly poured in for young star Liam Payne, who shot to fame on ‘The X Factor’ as part of One Direction alongside Harry Styles
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Payne’s death occurred at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in the Palermo neighborhood, according to a statement from police provided to CNN.
Born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, Payne rose to fame while competing on season five of The X Factor in 2008 in front of judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh.
After the audition stages, Cowell grouped Payne with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik.
After launching their debut album, Up All Night, in 2011, they went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.
Payne had a son, born in 2017, whom he shared with former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole.
Tributes from across the music industry have quickly poured in for Payne.
Who is Liam Payne?
Liam James Payne, part of the hugely successful boy band One Direction, was born in Wolverhampton on August 29, 1993.
He first auditioned for The X Factor in 2008, aged just 14.
Payne progressed through several rounds of the show but was eventually told by judge Simon Cowell to “come back in two years.”
Payne was then part of the original line-up of the world-famous boy band, formed in 2010, alongside Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles.
After becoming one of the biggest pop groups in the world with five albums and four world tours, they went on indefinite hiatus in 2016.
Payne released his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019 which included the singles Polaroid and Familiar.
He and Girls Aloud singer Cheryl share a son Bear, born in 2017, having been in a high-profile relationship between 2016 and 2018.
We have more information about the reported death of Liam Payne
Liam Payne, the singer who shot to international fame as a member of One Direction, has died. He was 31.
Citing emergency services, CNN reports that the musician was found dead after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.
They cite local people as saying his death occurred at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in the city’s Palermo neighborhood.
Payne arrived in South America earlier this month to attend a concert by Niall Horan. He claimed at the time he wanted to “square up a couple of things” with his former bandmate, and was later ridiculed by fans for his behaviour at the Movistar Arena.
MTV issues condolences to family of One Direction star
MTV have issued a statement of condolence after it was reported that One Direction star Liam Payne has died.
“We’re deeply saddened to learn of Liam Payne’s tragic passing today,” the channel wrote. “During this difficult time, our hearts remain with his family, loved ones, and fans.”
Liam Payne’s death confirmed by police
Citing emergency services, CNN reports that the musician was found dead after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.
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Liam Payne, star of One Direction, dies in Buenos Aires at 31: reports
Reports suggest the boy band star died after falling from a hotel balcony
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