Shock Death in BA
New, heart-wrenching details have emerged about the tragic death of Liam Payne at the age of 31, following the release of a 911 call transcript. The former One Direction star fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires (BA), Argentina, as confirmed by Us Weekly on October 16. While the exact cause of his death remains undisclosed, Payne sustained a fatal cranial fracture and other severe injuries. He leaves behind his parents, two sisters, and a 7-year-old son, Bear, from his relationship with ex-partner Cheryl Cole.
Events Leading Up to the Tragedy
Payne had been visiting Buenos Aires with his girlfriend of two years, Kate Cassidy. Earlier this month, the couple attended a concert by Payne's former bandmate, Niall Horan. Cassidy reportedly left the city days before the incident, according to social media posts.
The singer was staying at the CasaSur Palermo hotel when the alleged accident occurred. A hotel employee made a frantic call to local authorities, reporting concerns about the star's behavior.
The 911 Call: A Cry for Help
A translated 911 call transcript obtained by the BBC reveals a concerning situation. The hotel’s chief receptionist alerted emergency services, stating that a guest had consumed excessive drugs and alcohol.
"We have a guest who is high on drugs and trashing the room," the receptionist said. The call disconnected before being redialed, where the employee expressed fear for the guest’s safety, particularly because the room had a balcony.
Footage later surfaced showing a smashed television and substances on a table in the room. Payne, who had openly discussed his sobriety earlier in 2023, had completed 100 days of rehab but it remains unclear if he had relapsed before his passing.
The Fatal Fall and Emergency Response
Payne fell from the third-floor balcony just moments before paramedics arrived. Buenos Aires emergency services chief, Alberto Crescenti, confirmed that the injuries were too severe for any life-saving intervention. “His injuries were incompatible with life,” Crescenti stated, emphasizing the severity of Payne's cranial trauma and other injuries. "There was no resuscitation possible; he had already passed away."
As the investigation into the accident continues, no further details about the autopsy have been released to the public.
