Frantic 911 call details Liam Payne's erratic behavior before fatal fall from hotel balcony
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: The world was left in shock as news broke of the 31-year-old former One Direction star Liam Payne’s untimely death in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
As more details surface, chilling revelations from a 911 call made by the manager of the Buenos Aires hotel where Liam Payne died indicate that Payne may have been intoxicated in his final hours when he fell from the third-floor balcony of his hotel.
Hotel manager's disturbing 911 call released
According to reports from several media outlets, Liam Payne exhibited erratic behavior before the fatal fall.
An unsettling 911 call from the hotel manager, aired by an Argentine news channel, paints a harrowing picture of the singer’s last moments.
This is the audio of the 911 call from the owner of the hotel where Liam Payne was staying.
— Don Damian (@DonDamian08) October 17, 2024
"We have a guest who is on drugs and is destroying the whole room," he said. #LiamPayme #RIPLiam #RIPLiamPayne pic.twitter.com/jrUcR4rXYC
"We have a guest who is on drugs and is destroying the whole room, so we need someone to come," the hotel manager told police in the emergency call.
He further added, "When he is conscious, he is destroying the entire room, and we need you to send someone."
The manager also expressed concern for Payne's safety, noting that the singer’s room had a balcony, further elevating fears of danger.
As per Fox 59, Alberto Crescenti, who leads the state emergency medical system, confirmed during an interview on Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel that Payne fell into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the popular Palermo district of Buenos Aires.
The information was first reported by the local outlet La Nacion.
Liam Payne was intoxicated and distressed
Reports suggest that Liam Payne may have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol during his stay at the Buenos Aires hotel.
Prior to his fall, witnesses claim he had an altercation in the hotel lobby, allegedly smashing his laptop. Hotel staff had to escort him back to his room, and police were called after the situation escalated.
According to Daily Mail, the authorities were informed of an aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol.
⚫️ An ambulance carrying Liam Payne's body departs from the Buenos Aires hotel where he passed away this evening.
— James Gatica Matheson (@JamesGMatheson) October 17, 2024
Ambulancia traslada el cuerpo de Liam Payne desde el hotel donde murió en Buenos Aires esta tarde.@LiamPayne #LiamPayne @onedirection #OneDirection pic.twitter.com/I4h4t9QtbU
The situation took a tragic turn when the hotel manager reportedly heard a loud noise at the back of the building.
Police were dispatched and discovered a man had fallen from the balcony of his room. That man was later identified as Liam Payne.
As news of Payne’s death spread, fans gathered outside the hotel in Buenos Aires, many visibly emotional.
Footage shows people gathering outside a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where singer Liam Payne is believed to have died.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 16, 2024
The 31-year-old fell from the third floor of the hotel, police have said.https://t.co/zetcJQEQet
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Some hugged each other in grief, while others shed tears for the beloved singer who had captured the hearts of millions during his time with One Direction.
Liam Payne’s tragic passing leaves a void in the music world and in the lives of his loved ones.
He is survived by his young son, Bear, whom he shared with British singer and TV personality Cheryl Cole.