Liam Payne, former member of the boyband One Direction, tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was supporting his former bandmate Niall Horan's tour. Payne was reportedly alone at the time, with his girlfriend in the United States, and police are investigating whether the fall was accidental or intentional, having found his hotel room in disarray with signs of drug use. His death has led to global grief, with fans holding vigils and sharing tributes online. Payne had openly discussed the pressures and mental health struggles he faced during and after his time with One Direction. He leaves behind a son, Bear, with ex-partner Cheryl Tweedy.