British musician Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Palermo, Buenos Aires.

The fall occurred at the Casa Sur Hotel, and was reported by police sources to Infobae.

A 911 call alerted authorities about an aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Authorities confirmed Payne's death, and preliminary investigations suggest that he may have jumped from the third floor, treating it as a possible suicide.

Reportan el fallecimiento del músico británico Liam Payne, exintegrante de One Direction, quien murió tras caer del tercer piso de un hotel en Palermo, Buenos Aires. 💔 Según fuentes policiales, las primeras investigaciones apuntan a un posible suicidio. #LiamPayne #OneDirection… pic.twitter.com/Jyi7HlLwrE

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Payne arrived at the hotel on October 13 without companions and stayed there until his death. The hotel manager heard a loud noise and discovered that a guest had fallen from a balcony.

Payne's death has shocked his fans, who flooded social media with messages of condolences. The investigation is ongoing.

According to Argentinian media outlets, Liam Payne has passed away after falling from a building. pic.twitter.com/gTCfFseLfy

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Who is Liam Payne?

Liam Payne is a British musician who gained worldwide fame as a member of the successful band One Direction. He was born on August 29, 1993, in Wolverhampton, England. Payne was discovered in 2008 during his participation in the show The X Factor, but it wasn't until 2010, when he returned to the show, that his life changed dramatically by becoming part of One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. Although the group did not win the contest, they signed with Simon Cowell's Syco label and became a global phenomenon.

One Direction released several successful albums and became one of the most popular pop bands of the 2010s, amassing millions of followers worldwide. Songs like "What Makes You Beautiful" and "Story of My Life" became anthems of youth pop.

After One Direction's indefinite hiatus in 2016, Liam Payne began his solo career. He released singles like "Strip That Down" and "For You" (with Rita Ora), which performed well on the charts. Throughout his career, Payne has showcased his musical versatility, experimenting with genres such as pop, R&B, and dance.

In addition to his music, Payne has been in the public eye for his personal life, including his romantic commitments and the fatherhood of his son, Bear, from his relationship with singer Cheryl.

With information from Infobae.