Liam Payne, the former One Direction member, tragically died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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. The cause of death was determined to be “polytrauma,” indicating multiple traumatic injuries
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. Payne had struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues, which were well-documented during his time with One Direction and after
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In the days leading up to his death, Payne reportedly consumed alcohol and drugs
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. Witnesses described him acting erratically in the hotel lobby before being escorted to his room
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. His hotel room was found in disarray, with drug paraphernalia scattered around
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. Five individuals, including hotel staff and Payne’s friend, have been charged in connection with his death
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. The charges range from negligent homicide to supplying drugs
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One Direction has decided to re-release their 2013 documentary “This Is Us” in cinemas for one night only, with all proceeds going to mental health charities in Payne’s honor
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. The bandmates, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles, have expressed their devastation and grief over the loss of their friend and bandmate
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