Liam Payne's unexpected passing leaves the music world in shock
The music world was shocked by the news of Liam Payne's death. The 31-year-old singer died after a tragic accident at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Just a few weeks before his passing, the artist posted a video on TikTok where he sang a snippet of the song "18" from One Direction's repertoire as part of a karaoke game, evoking nostalgia among fans.
In the posted video, Payne participated in a blind karaoke session, attempting to sing popular hits without looking at the lyrics. During the game, he performed snippets of songs such as Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall," AC/DC's "Back In Black," and Rihanna's "Umbrella." However, it was the melody of the song "18" that stirred the most emotions in him.
- I should know these words — he said with a smile, then sang: "I got a heart and I got a soul, believe me, I will use them both".
Despite his personal struggles, Liam Payne remained musically active. In March this year, he released his latest solo single, "Teardrops." He recently sang with fans during a performance by his friend and former One Direction member Niall Horan in Buenos Aires. As suggested by his recent activities on social media, Payne seemed to be in good shape.
Everyday life on social media
In one of his last posts published just before his death, Liam shared moments from everyday life, showing how he spent time with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, in the company of their dog.
- This is the breakfast table. I'm just eating an orange. Just enjoying coffee and breakfast even though it's like 1 PM — Payne joked, mentioning that the couple was having a lazy morning.
In the background, Kate could be heard laughing, calling them up for getting up so late.
In one of the later stories, Liam talked about his experiences playing polo, emphasizing how challenging the sport was. During one conversation, he also mentioned that he envies people who can paint, commenting on a painting of a tree at a friend's house where he was staying during his time in Argentina.
Last moments of life
Unfortunately, Payne's life ended under tragic circumstances. The police were called to the hotel following a report of an "aggressive man who may have been under the effects" of substance abuse. When the officers arrived, they found Liam's body.
Witnesses reported that moments before his death, the artist destroyed his laptop, and then had to be escorted to his room by hotel staff.
