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Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old’s cause of death was officially confirmed as “polytrauma,” a term used to describe multiple traumatic injuries affecting various body systems.
The confirmation came during an inquest at Buckinghamshire Coroner’s Court in the UK on December 17, 2024. Dr. Roberto Victor Cohen, an Argentine medical examiner, provided the findings, while Senior Coroner Crispin Butler emphasized the complexities of the case. The coroner acknowledged that further details about the circumstances of Payne’s death could take considerable time to obtain due to ongoing investigations in Argentina.
Charges Filed in Argentina
In Argentina, five individuals have been charged in connection with Payne’s death. Among those accused are the hotel’s manager and a receptionist, who face manslaughter charges, along with Payne’s friend, Roger Nores. Two additional hotel employees have been charged with supplying cocaine, a factor believed to have played a role in the tragic incident.
Reports indicate that one of the accused, a hotel employee allegedly involved in drug distribution, had initially gone on the run but later turned himself in to authorities. Argentine prosecutors are working to piece together the events leading to the singer’s death.
UK Inquest Adjourned
The UK inquest into Payne’s death has been adjourned until a pre-inquest review scheduled for November 6, 2025. Coroner Crispin Butler noted the importance of collaborating with Argentine authorities to procure the necessary information, a process being facilitated through the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.
A Tragic Loss
Liam Payne’s death has left fans and former bandmates devastated. Tributes have poured in from around the world, celebrating his contributions to music and reflecting on the loss of a talented artist. Payne, who rose to fame as part of the global sensation One Direction, had continued to influence the music industry with his solo career.
The inquest and legal proceedings in Argentina are expected to shed more light on the circumstances of the tragedy. Until then, Payne’s death remains a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the complex interplay of personal and external factors in such incidents.