Liam Payne's Death: Viral Video Shared As Former One Direction Singer’s ‘Fall’ In Buenos Aires

Shortly after Liam Payne's tragic death, a video surfaced on social media claiming to show the singer's fatal fall. 

Liam Payne passed away on Wednesday at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires.

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Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after falling from the balcony of his third-floor room, as reported by Argentine police on Wednesday. Shortly after his tragic death, a video surfaced on social media claiming to show the singer's fatal fall. 

Liam Payne death: Old video being falsely circulated 

While the video quickly garnered thousands of views, many users debunked it, clarifying that it had no connection to the incident. Others condemned those who shared or reshared the footage, urging respect and sensitivity in light of Liam’s death.

A video circulating online shows a man, mistakenly identified as Liam Payne, falling from a building. Given that Liam died after falling from his hotel balcony, many assumed it was footage of his last moments, as the caption suggested. However, fact-checkers quickly clarified that the video was from 2023 and did not feature Liam Payne.

BREAKING: Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after reportedly falling from a balcony in Argentina. We are extremely shocked and heartbroken to hear this news. Sending our love to his family, friends and fans around the world. 💔#LiamPayne pic.twitter.com/ZlQFQBPgMs

— Vishal Vishwa 🌐 (@VishalVishwa01) October 17, 2024

Liam Payne death

Liam Payne passed away on Wednesday at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires. According to a statement from the Buenos Aires police, officers were summoned to a hotel after reports of an "aggressive man who might be under the influence of drugs and alcohol."

The hotel manager said he heard a loud noise from the back of the hotel. When police arrived, they found a man who had fallen from the balcony of his room. Emergency workers confirmed that the British singer was found in the hotel’s inner courtyard.

Liam Payne has a seven-year-old son named Bear with Girls Aloud singer Cheryl.