Tragedy in Buenos Aires: Liam Payne's final days remembered
The music world was shaken by the news of Liam Payne's death. The 31-year-old singer died following a tragic accident at the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Just a few weeks prior, the artist posted a video on TikTok where he sang a snippet of the song "18" from One Direction's repertoire during a karaoke session, stirring nostalgia among fans.
11:13 AM EDT, October 17, 2024
In the video, Payne participated in a blind karaoke session, attempting to sing well-known hits without looking at the lyrics. He performed snippets of songs like "Off The Wall" by Michael Jackson, "Back In Black" by AC/DC, and "Umbrella" by Rihanna. However, the melody of "18" evoked the strongest emotions in him.
"I should know these words," he said with a smile, then sang: "I got a heart and I got a soul, believe me, I will use them both."
Despite his struggles in private life, Liam Payne remained musically active. In March of this year, he released his latest solo single "Teardrops". He also recently sang along with fans during his friend and former One Direction member Niall Horan's performance in Buenos Aires. Payne appeared to be in good shape, as suggested by his recent activities on social media.
Everyday life on social media
In one of the last posts published before his death, Liam shared moments from his daily life, showing how he spent time with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, and their dog.
"This is the breakfast table. I'm just eating an orange. Just enjoying coffee and breakfast even though it's like 1 PM," joked Payne, describing a lazy morning with his girlfriend.
In the background, Kate could be heard laughing and calling them up for waking up so late.
In one of the later stories, Liam discussed his experiences with playing polo, emphasizing how challenging the sport was. During a conversation, he also mentioned that he envies people who can paint, while commenting on a painting of a tree at a friend's house where he was staying in Argentina.
Last moments of life
Unfortunately, Payne's life ended in tragic circumstances. The police were called to the hotel following a report of an "aggressive man who might have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol." When officers arrived at the scene, they found Liam's body.
Witnesses reported that shortly before his death, the artist destroyed his laptop and then had to be escorted to his room by hotel staff.