Police in Argentina have said that the One Direction singer “jumped from the balcony” of his hotel room, causing him to plunge to his death in the early hours of the morning

A woman who had a brief encounter with the late One Direction star, Liam Payne, was taken aback when he confessed that being in a boyband had left him “f—ed up”.

The 31-year-old father of one was staying at a luxury hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina when he tragically fell from his third-floor balcony. A fan, known only as Rebecca, described him as “desperate” for recognition, claiming he introduced himself to a line of guests waiting for an elevator, shouting: “I’m Liam,” but they seemed unimpressed.

According to Rebecca, Liam returned to the lobby with his laptop and began using the “accessibility setting” that read out his emails aloud, seemingly for attention.

She speculated that he saw an email that upset him, as he suddenly shouted, “f— this s— mate!” and started smashing his laptop on the floor. His erratic behavior shocked those present in the upscale hotel.

Liam’s One Direction bandmates have paid emotional tributes to him ( 
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Concerned, Rebecca asked if he was alright, to which he grunted and then admitted: “I used to be in a boyband. That’s why I’m so f***ed up.” Stunned by his confession, she watched as he reentered the elevator. Shortly after, a “British guy” apologized to the group on Liam’s behalf, explaining that he sometimes “gets so high”.

Rebecca noted that he seemed to be under the influence and was acting aggressively, although he was not lashing out at anyone in particular. Authorities have now revealed that the singer reportedly “jumped from the balcony” of his hotel room, leading to his tragic and fatal fall.

In an alarming twist to the earlier narrative, police officials confirmed to The Associated Press that the 31-year-old celebrity “had jumped from the balcony of his room,” clearing up any previous uncertainty about the nature of the incident. Initial autopsy findings point to “multiple traumas” causing “internal and external bleeding” as the cause of death after the fall.

The heartbreaking event unfolded during Liam’s visit to Buenos Aires with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy. The pair were staying in the Argentine capital to support Liam’s One Direction bandmate, Niall Horan, on his tour.

Members of the world-renowned band One Direction have offered emotional tributes to their late friend and “brother” expressing their deep sorrow over the loss. In heartfelt words from “Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry”, they stated: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”