Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, has died at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local police reported that they responded to an emergency call about an 'aggressive man' possibly under the influence of drugs and alcohol shortly before the tragedy. Witnesses indicated that Payne fell around 40 meters, with medics confirming his death at the scene due to severe injuries. Just days prior, Payne shared social media posts reflecting on his time in Argentina, including a fun lunch with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. Tributes have poured in from fans and the music community, with MTV expressing condolences for his untimely passing. Payne gained fame as part of One Direction, which became one of the most successful boy bands in history, and had recently been preparing for the release of his second album.