He died after falling from a balcony

Liam Payne (†31): His Family's First Statement About His Death

One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Now his family is speaking out.

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Liam Payne, known as a member of the successful boy band One Direction, passed away at the age of 31. The news of his death has shocked fans and the music world.

Liam Payne suffered fatal injuries, including a basilar skull fracture when he fell from the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires. Alberto Crescenti, head of emergency services in Buenos Aires, confirmed to the 'Daily Mail' that he "suffered severe injuries incompatible with life."

Outside his parents' home in Codsall, near Wolverhampton, a family member told 'BBC': "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."

Liam Payne was born in Wolverhampton and grew up there with his parents Karen and Geoff and his older sisters Nicola and Ruth. He rose to fame when he became part of the boy band One Direction in 2010, which was brought to life by the casting show 'The X Factor'. The band gained worldwide fame and released five albums before taking a break in 2016.

In recent years, Liam Payne has struggled with personal challenges. He was reportedly labeled by hotel staff in Buenos Aires as "aggressive" which led to an emergency call to the police. Shortly afterward, the singer's lifeless body was found in the hotel courtyard.