Liam Payne, Former One Direction Star, Dies at 31

Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, tragically died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His death is being investigated by local authorities, who are awaiting toxicology results to determine if substances contributed to the fall, during which he was reportedly acting 'erratically'. Tributes have poured in from friends and celebrities, including Justin Bieber, who expressed his condolences alongside memories of their past rivalry and subsequent friendship. Payne had previously shared his desire to be remembered as 'a nice guy' and reflected on the pressures of fame and being a role model. Meanwhile, two hotel workers are under investigation for allegedly supplying drugs to him prior to the incident. His funeral is expected in November after his father travels to Argentina to arrange for his body’s repatriation.