Outlets around the world have rushed to report on the sudden and unexpected death of the former One Direction member Liam Payne. He had been found dead after a lethal fall from the third story of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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As it currently stands, no official authority has commented on the cause of his death. The circumstances are unknown. It is unclear whether his death was purposeful or accidental.
However, reports from TMZ claim that witnesses and locals had observed erratic behavior from the late star. Such statements need to be taken with a pinch of salt. Yet they could lead to a greater picture of the context around his death as more information comes to light.
Liam Payne Reportedly Acted Erratic Before Death
TMZ was told that Liam Payne was acting "erratic" in the lobby of the hotel. He had smashed his laptop and had to be carried back to his room. It's likely he had stayed in his room before his untimely fall.
TMZ later brings up his history of prescription drug and alcohol abuse as well as his "severe" suicidal thoughts years ago when One Direction was on tour. This has led people to believe that his death could have involved drug-induced malbehavior.
A call to emergency services is circulating X. A guest in the hotel was allegedly on drugs and breaking things in their room. Many believe this is regarding Liam Payne thanks to corroborating calls and statements.
Another on X has brought up that this would not be the first time the late star has got high on cocaine and threatened to jump out of a window.
This incident occurred less than a week after Payne's ex-fiancée Maya Henry had announced he'd left her after asking her to get an abortion. Her attorneys had been trying to send him a cease-and-desist letter to stop him from contacting her. Some believe this may have spurred such drug abuse.
Considering the many reports and alleged claims surrounding Liam Payne's death, many have believed that he got high, lost control, and either fell or jumped out of the window in Argentina. Please remember that none of this has yet been confirmed and to treat the subject with care.
Whatever the cause of his death, a real family has been affected. I hope they can see through the grief of losing a loved one and the overwhelming pressures of it being a public affair.
We will know more when official reports are released or leaked.
