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Published 20:55 IST, October 17th 2024

In Pics: Liam Payne Memorial Outside Buenos Aires Hotel Sees Grief-Stricken Fans, Forensic Experts

Fans and media bombarded the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires and forensics unit worked to collect evidence after Liam Payne's death.

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Fans light candles outside Buenos Aires hotel where Liam Payne died after falling from balcony
Fans light candles outside Buenos Aires hotel where Liam Payne died after falling from balcony | Image: AP

The death of Liam Payne, who shot to stardom as a member of British boy band One Direction sent shockwaves across the world Thursday as Argentine investigators continued their investigation at the scene. Fans, music-industry figures and fellow musicians paid tribute to Payne, 31, who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. 

Fans light candles remembering former One Direction singer Liam Payne | Image: AP 
Young fans pay tribute to Liam Payne, 31, who died after falling from his hotel's balcony | Image: AP

Scenes outside the hotel where Liam Payne died after falling from a balcony

Fans and media bombarded the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighborhood of Argentina’s capital, the forensics unit worked inside on Thursday to collect evidence. Police said they had rushed to the hotel in response to an emergency call just after 5 pm local time on Wednesday that had warned of an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”. A 911 call has also surfaced where a hotel manager told first responders that “a guest who is overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol ... He’s destroying the entire room and, well, we need you to send someone, please.”

Grieving fans console each other after Liam Payne's death | Image: AP
A makeshift memorial was made outside Casa Sur Hotel after Liam Payne's death | Image: AP

Meanwhile, fans erected a makeshift memorial outside the hotel and lit candles fondly remembering the former One Direction star and praying for the departed soul. Most of them were young kids who appeared somber and overcome with grief. Police cordoned the perimeter of the Casa Sur Hotel as curious onlookers tried to get a glimpse of what was going down.

Fans click photos outside Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires | Image: AP 
Police investigation underway after Liam Payne's death | Image: AP

Alleged photo of Liam's last spotting go viral

A photograph of Liam Payne seemingly returning to his hotel room is reportedly the final image of the singer before he fell to his death. The alleged final photograph of Payne at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires seems to show the former One Direction singer wearing a white sleeveless top with his tattoos visible. He appeared to be waiting in the hotel lobby near the elevator.

Alleged last photo of Liam Payne surfaced after his death | Image: X

Staff claimed that he was behaving ‘erratically’ before his tragic death. In a conversation with an international publication, Payne's family said of his death, "We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we'll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time,” they added.

Updated 21:55 IST, October 17th 2024