Liam Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony in October

The tragic death of pop star Liam Payne has been a deeply saddening event, marking the loss of a major talent in the music industry. Payne, known for his success with the popular boyband One Direction and his solo hits like Strip That Down and Bedroom Floor, passed away after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His body has now been released to his family to be flown back to the UK, after local authorities completed toxicology and laboratory tests.

Reports indicate that Payne’s injuries included both internal and external trauma, consistent with the fall, and preliminary toxicology results suggested exposure to cocaine, though the quantity present at the time of death remains unclear. This detail, though unconfirmed in its specifics, adds complexity to the investigation, which the Argentine Public Prosecutor’s Office continues to pursue.

Payne’s family and close friends, including his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, have shared heartfelt messages remembering him as a kind, humorous, and courageous individual. The global fanbase he built during his rise to fame in the 2010s mourns alongside them.