Liam Payne reportedly exhibited concerning behavior before his passing, with close sources revealing his deep personal struggles.
The singer died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires where he had been staying. An official cause of death has not been released. Local authorities suggested he might have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident. He reportedly fell from the balcony, sustaining fatal injuries, as reported by Page Six. Sources told the outlet exclusively that he had been “cycling through periods of ruinous behavior for a long time.” They also said, “his demons were much worse than he let on.”
Payne was open about his struggles but reportedly downplayed the severity of his situation. Hours before his death, he posted a Snapchat video showing himself enjoying a “lovely day in Argentina.”However, other sources claim that the footage is likely old because his girlfriend had already returned to Florida earlier in the week, as confirmed by her TikTok. Fans around the world were stunned by his sudden passing, and those in Buenos Aires gathered at the scene.
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In a 2021 podcast, he revealed he hit rock bottom during his time with One Direction, even experiencing suicidal thoughts. The band rose to fame in 2008 but disbanded in 2016. Fellow members Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Naill Horan, and Louis Tomlinson have yet to comment on Payne’s passing. Despite his struggles, Payne sought help and entered rehab in 2023 and celebrated 100 days of sobriety. He also publicly appeared earlier this month when he attended Horan’s concert in the city.
He is survived by his 7-year-old son, Bear, whom he shared with ex-partner Cheryl Cole. A statement from her has not been released.