Liam Payne death latest: One Direction star dead at 31 after fall from Buenos Aires hotel room

Liam Payne was found dead in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Kate Green/Getty Images)

Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Payne’s death occurred at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in the Palermo neighborhood, according to a statement from police provided to CNN.

Born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England, Payne rose to fame while competing on season five of The X Factor in 2008 in front of judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh.

After the audition stages, Cowell grouped Payne with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik.

Payne had a son, born in 2017, whom he shared with former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole.

After launching their debut album, Up All Night, in 2011, they went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.

Tributes from across the music industry have quickly poured in for Payne.

MTV issues condolences to family of One Direction star

MTV have issued a statement of condolence after it was reported that One Direction star Liam Payne has died.

“We’re deeply saddened to learn of Liam Payne’s tragic passing today,” the channel wrote. “During this difficult time, our hearts remain with his family, loved ones, and fans.”

Tom Watling16 October 2024 23:20

Liam Payne’s death confirmed by police

Citing emergency services, CNN reports that the musician was found dead after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.

Tom Murray16 October 2024 23:15