Liam Payne 'Jumped from the Balcony of His Room' Before His Death at 31, Authorities Say

Liam Payne"jumped from the balcony" of his hotel room beforehis death at age 31, local authorities confirm to PEOPLE. Payne was pronounced dead after falling multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Policía Federal Argentina confirmed to PEOPLE. Police had been called to the scene shortly after 5 p.m. local time and Payne was said to have died shortly afterward. Liam Payne in Paris in February 2018.

Liam Payne 'Looked Like a Broken Man' at Last Meeting with Source Who Had Known Him as Teen 'Full of Energy' (Exclusive)

Liam Payne in London in February 2023.Photo:David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty According to a source who knew him as a teen “full of energy,“Liam Payne"looked like a broken man” during their final meeting, which occurred beforehe died on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 31after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The insider, who first met theOne Directionalum during theirX Factordays, described Payne back then as “a young boy, leaping around everywhere with the band, full of energy, jumping on seats and throwing cushions.

Liam Payne Attends One Direction Bandmate Niall Horan's Show in Argentina with Plans to Reunite: 'We Need to Talk'

Liam Payne, Niall Horan.Photo:Jeff Spicer/Getty; River Callaway/Variety via Getty Jeff Spicer/Getty; River Callaway/Variety via Getty One Directionfans have something new to be excited about! On Wednesday, Oct. 2,Liam PayneattendedNiall Horan’sThe Show: Live on Tourconcert at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires. In fan-captured video, the “Strip That Down” artist, 31, can be seen clapping along to the music at his former bandmate’s gig and leaning over the edge of a glass barrier while posing for fans' photos and videos, perPop Crave.

Liam Payne Collaborator Cancels Posthumous Song Release Out of Respect for 'Family Members': 'Still Mourning'

Liam Payne in October 2018.Photo:Ian West/PA Images via Getty Ian West/PA Images via Getty Fans of the lateLiam Paynewill have to wait a bit longer to hear any posthumous releases.After the formerOne Directionmember died at age 31 on Oct. 16, producer Sam Pounds announced the release of Payne’s first posthumous song, a collaboration titled “Do No Wrong,” on Oct. 28. The following day, however, Pounds canceled the release out of respect for Payne’s family.

Liam Payne Had Several Brushes with Royalty, from Queen Elizabeth to Kate Middleton, Prince William and Prince Harry

Queen Elizabeth meeting Liam Payne. As a member of the popular groupOne Direction,Liam Paynemet members of the royal familyon numerous occasions— and also mingled with royalty after he pursued a solo career following the group’s split. Payne, 31, died on Wednesday, Oct. 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Along with his other One Direction bandmates, Payne metPrince WilliamandKate Middleton— then the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — at the Royal Variety Performance on Nov.