Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, according to local officials.

In terms of incident details, Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel located in the trendy Palermo neighborhood.

The fall resulted in extremely serious injuries, and medics confirmed his death at the scene.

According to Pablo Policicchio, the communications director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, Payne allegedly “jumped from the balcony of his room.”

Police received an emergency call just after 5 p.m. local time regarding an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”

A 911 call revealed the hotel manager expressing concern about a guest “overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol” who was damaging the room and required immediate assistance.

The manager’s anxiety increased during the call, emphasizing the presence of a balcony.

This incident has shocked fans and the music community worldwide.