Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died in Buenos Aires after falling from a hotel.
The popstar had reportedly arrived in the Latin American country earlier this month to attend his ex bandmate Niall Horan’s concert.
Several witnesses said Mr Payne had fallen from his room at the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel shortly after 5pm (ART) Wednesday evening.
Fans have gathered outside the hotel, where emergency services are present, and a red tent has been erected.
Local police have since launched into the 31-year-old’s sudden death, as tributes flood in in the wake of the tragedy.
Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died in Buenos Aires at the age of 31
His girlfriend Kate Cassidy posted a picture of the pair on her Instagram last August
Several witnesses told the publication that Mr Payne had fallen from his room at the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel shortly after 5pm (ART) Wednesday evening
The 31-year-old shot to fame in 2010 on XFactor with former bandmates Niall Horan , Zayn Malik , Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson , despite initially auditioning separately.
First responders arrive at the hotel where Liam Payne, former One Direction member, was found dead, in Buenos Aires
Police stand guard outside CasaSur Palmero Hotel where Liam Payne was found
Droves of fans have arrived at the scene in Buenos Aires in the wake of Liam Payne’s death
Pictured: A forensic technician using his phone outside the hotel in the wake of the popstar’s sudden death
Fans place candles outside the hotel where Liam Payne was found dead
Fans of singer Liam Payne light candles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Emotional fans pictured outside the Casa Sur Palmero hotel this evening
One fan sitting on the curb in tears after the news of Liam Payne’s death
Liam’s supporters embrace one another outside the hotel in Buenos Aires
Fans continue to light candles outside of the Argentinian hotel
Despite the adoration, the band ultimately finished in third place on the X Factor but shortly afterwards Cowell a reported £2million Syco contract
