Liam Payne, 31, a former One Direction member, was found dead on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to accounts, the British musical sensation, best known for his time in the chart-topping boy band, fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in Palermo.

Police in Buenos Aires say Payne passed away following "extremely serious injuries" sustained in the fall. Authorities believe the man who jumped from the balcony of his hotel room in response to an emergency call was an irate man who may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The hotel manager reported Payne's destructive behavior in the room and said he was impaired by drugs and alcohol in a 911 call. The situation worsened when the management expressed concern over the room's balcony.

Pablo Policicchio, a spokesperson for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, stated that police and medical responders were called to the scene just after 5 p.m. local time. Payne was pronounced dead on the spot.

The circumstances surrounding Payne's death are under investigation, and an autopsy is being conducted. Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, also confirmed that authorities are looking into the incident.

In the past, Payne has been candid about his battles with alcoholism. He revealed that, following treatment, he had been sober for six months in a July 2023 video posted to his YouTube channel. His aides have not yet responded to the tragedy.

Dozens of admirers gathered outside the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires to express their sorrow as word of the singer's passing spread. As forensic investigators took Payne's body from the scene and police watched, a temporary monument was made out of candles and flowers.

As one of the five members of One Direction, a boy band formed during the British TV show "The X Factor" in 2010, Liam Payne became well-known throughout the world. He had tried out for the program once before in 2008, but he came back when he was sixteen, and the judges were impressed by his rendition of "Cry Me a River."

Though none of the members initially succeeded as solo acts, Simon Cowell combined Payne, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson into a group. Despite not winning the competition, One Direction became one of the most successful boy bands globally.

Payne was frequently viewed as the responsible member of the band, which developed a sizable fan base, especially among adolescent girls, because to singles like "What Makes You Beautiful," "Night Changes," and "Story of My Life." The group's notable commercial success led to its dissolution in 2016.

Payne played a significant role in One Direction's success by co-writing a number of hits and contributing important solos to songs including "Change Your Ticket" and "Stole My Heart." His unexpected passing shocked fans, several of whom expressed their shock outside the hotel.

After the band disbanded, Payne focused on hip-hop and EDM in his solo career. 2019 saw the release of his debut album, "LP1," and his 2017 song, "Strip That Down," featuring Quavo, reached the Billboard Top 10.

"Teardrops," Payne's most recent single, was released in March 2023. His transformation from boy band celebrity to solo artist was still reflected in his music. During his time with One Direction, Harry has openly discussed the challenges of acclimating to life in the spotlight.

Payne and his ex-girlfriend Cheryl, who was then known as Cheryl Cole from Girls Aloud, have a 7-year-old son named Bear Grey Payne. Even though they started dating years later, Cheryl served as a judge on "The X Factor" during One Direction's season.

He was previously engaged to Maya Henry, from August 2020 to early 2022. Henry had recently released a novel that she said was inspired by her relationship with Payne.

In addition to his son, Payne is survived by his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, and his two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola. The music world and fans continue to mourn his untimely passing.