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Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. His age was thirty-one.
Earlier this month, Payne had gone to the capital of Argentina to see his old bandmate, Niall Horan, perform live. On October 2, he was seen on camera during Horan's show at the Movistar Arena.
Yang terbaru, baru-baru ini sebelum meninggal Liam Payne sempat tertangkap kamera Menonton konser dari mantan rekan satu grupnya, Niall Horan. Walaupun menonton dari jauh dan tribun terjauh, fans menganggap jika Ia hanya "Caper" & berusaha "Steal The Spotlight" dari konser… pic.twitter.com/Nh96SptJzT
— SPILL DRAMA TANPA AFFILIATE☕️ (@dramatiktokid) October 17, 2024
Reunion with Horan
Payne said on his Instagram Stories prior to the show that he was thrilled to be seeing Horan again. The two had not communicated for a while.
We had a lot on our minds, and Payne stated, "I'd like to clear up a few things with the boy." There were "no bad vibes" between them, he reassured the crowd. They had “things to square up,” Payne said.
For the two friends—who rose to prominence as members of the wildly popular boy band One Direction—the trip appeared to be a momentous occasion. After Zayn Malik left in 2015, the group—which had formed on The X Factor in 2010—divided in 2016.
Erratic Behavior Reported
Witnesses at Payne’s hotel reported his odd conduct in the final hours of his life. Payne was reportedly observed during the day shattering a laptop in the hotel lobby. He was ultimately brought back to his room by staff.
It's still unclear what exactly happened in this situation. Regarding the circumstances of his death, the authorities have not published an official statement. After Payne's fall, TMZ released a picture of his arm, albeit the publication chose not to release the entire picture because of its gruesome content.
Career and Legacy
Alongside Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson, Payne became well-known. The trio rose to prominence as one of the all-time best-selling boy bands. Following their breakup, Payne focused on his solo career, putting out albums and working with other musicians. Fans around have been shocked to learn of his passing. He has had a lasting impact on pop culture with both his solo and One Direction musical talents.
There are currently no known information regarding Payne's passing or the memorial services.