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Former One Direction singer Liam Payne dies after falling off a hotel balcony in Argentina

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne dies after falling off a hotel balcony in Argentina

By Mosese Raqio
17/10/2024
Photo: iNews

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

This was confirmed by the Argentine Federal Police.

Payne’s death has come as shocking news to music lovers around the world, especially the One Direction fans.

The musician was best known as a member of One Direction, the band, which also included Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan.

The band was first formed in 2010 after each member appeared on the UK version of the reality competition show “The X Factor.”

Payne released his debut solo album in 2019 titled “LP1” and in March this year, Payne released his LP “Teardrops.”

Payne had a son, born in 2017, who he shared with former Girls Aloud singing group member Cheryl Cole.

Source: CNN

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