Former “One Direction” singer 31-year-old, Liam Payne was found dead after he fell from his third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, as confirmed by local officials.

The police have confirmed that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur hotel in the Palmero neighbourhood of the Argentine capital. This resulted in grievous injuries and ultimately resulted in his death.

Alberto Crescenti, the head of the State Emergency Medical System said on Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel that Payne slipped into a courtyard. Mr Cresencti confirmed that Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death.

The Argentine media has confirmed that Payne was in Buenos Aires to attend the concert of his former bandmate Niall Horan.

Payne has a 7-year-old son with his former musician girlfriend Cheryl who performed with “Girls Aloud”. He is survived by his parents and two older sisters.

Payne shot to global fame as part of one of the best-selling bands of all time. Then he transitioned into a solo career like his bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson. in 2016. His last single “Teardrop” got released earlier this year in March.