Liam Payne’s Cause of Death Revealed in Preliminary Autopsy Report

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Tragic Loss: Liam Payne Dies Following Fall in Buenos Aires Hotel

A preliminary autopsy report from the Argentinian Public Prosecutor's Office has shed light on the tragic circumstances surrounding Liam Payne's death, revealing that he succumbed to "multiple traumas" and "internal and external bleeding." The report, released on Thursday, detailed that the injuries sustained by the former One Direction member were due to a fall from the balcony of a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In total, twenty-five injuries were identified on Payne's body, all linked to the fall.

The report highlighted that the head injuries were particularly severe and sufficient to cause death, establishing a direct connection between the height of the fall and the resulting fatal injuries. Importantly, no indications of a struggle were found; the autopsy confirmed that Payne was alone in his hotel room at the time of the incident.

In response to the findings, the prosecutor's office has requested further examinations, including histopathological, biochemical, and toxicological tests, with results anticipated in the days to come. Local authorities reported that Liam Payne died after falling from his hotel room at the Hotel Casa Sur in Palermo, Buenos Aires. At the age of 31, his untimely demise shocked fans and the music community alike.

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Emergency services were alerted to the scene after reports of a man exhibiting erratic behavior, possibly under the influence. Alberto Crescenti, the director of Buenos Aires Emergency Medical Services, informed news outlets that Payne was discovered in the hotel's inner courtyard, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The fall was described as being from a height of approximately 13 to 14 meters, or around 42 to 45 feet, with the resulting injuries categorized as "very serious" and "incompatible with life." Crescenti stated that emergency responders arrived at the scene within seven minutes of the initial call but there was no possibility of reviving him. It was only after confirming his death that his identity was revealed.

Liam Payne gained fame as a member of the globally successful boy band One Direction, formed in 2010 on "The X Factor." The group, which included Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson, released five albums, including "Up All Night" and "Made in the A.M." Following the band's split in 2015, Payne embarked on a solo career, debuting with the hit single "Strip That Down" in 2017 and releasing his album "LP1" in 2019.

Photo appears to show drug paraphernalia in Liam Payne's hotel room.Photo byabc7

In a YouTube video last year, Payne candidly discussed his journey to sobriety, revealing that he had been sober for six months after spending nearly 100 days in a Louisiana rehab facility. He expressed that this period of reflection allowed him to regain control over his life and focus on being a better father to his son, Bear, whom he shares with ex-partner Cheryl Cole.