Liam Payne’s Death Ruled Accidental, Estate Details Set

Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, died at age 31 in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His death was ruled accidental, with toxicology reports indicating alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system; local authorities dropped negligent homicide charges related to the incident. Payne left an estate valued at around £24 million ($32 million) but did not have a will. Cheryl Tweedy, his ex-partner and mother of his eight-year-old son Bear, and music lawyer Richard Mark Bray have been appointed as co-administrators of the estate, though their authority to distribute assets is currently limited. Under UK law, Bear is the primary beneficiary, with most of the estate expected to be placed in trust until he reaches adulthood. Payne's family and former bandmates have paid tribute and requested privacy as they grieve his loss.