Singer, who rose to fame as member of British pop band One Direction, died after fall from third floor of hotel in Argentina

The death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne devastated fans and celebrities alike after Argentine law enforcement confirmed his passing on Wednesday. In a statement to Telemundo, Arengtine officials confirmed Liam Payne, died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires.

Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, has died. He was 31. Payne died after falling from the third floor of a hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to state police reported by ABC and CNN . Per CNN, Payne fell from a balcony on Costa Rica Street in the Palermo neighborhood.