Liam Payne, the beloved British singer and former One Direction star, tragically died on Wednesday after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. New details surrounding the events leading to his untimely death have emerged, including a chilling 911 call from the hotel manager, suggesting that Liam may have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Reports from TMZ and other media outlets indicate that, in the hours leading up to his death, Liam exhibited concerning behavior, allegedly smashing his laptop in the hotel lobby and requiring assistance to return to his room. The hotel manager's frantic call to emergency services revealed a desperate situation: "We have a guest who is on drugs and is destroying the whole room, so we need someone to come," the manager stated. The audio of the call, aired by an Argentine news channel, indicates a sense of urgency and distress.
In the call, the manager explained that when Liam was conscious, he was reportedly causing significant damage to his hotel room, prompting fears for his safety due to the balcony. "When he is conscious, he is destroying the entire room, and we need you to send someone," the manager added, emphasizing that the guest's life was at risk.
According to Buenos Aires police, the distressing incident began when the hotel manager heard a loud noise coming from the back of the hotel. Upon arrival, authorities discovered that a man had fallen from the balcony of his room, later identified as Liam Payne. Fans gathered outside the hotel, visibly shaken, some embracing each other and shedding tears over the loss of the talented artist.
Liam Payne is survived by his son, Bear, whom he shares with British TV personality and singer Cheryl. As the music world mourns his passing, tributes continue to pour in from fans and fellow artists, honoring his contributions to the industry and the impact he had on many lives.