The world was left in shock on Wednesday after the sudden and tragic death of former One Direction star, Liam Payne.
The singer, 31, tragically died after falling from the third floor of an Argentinian hotel, Casa Sur Palmero.
It has since been reported that the father-of-one had been acting 'erratically' in the hours before his death. The hotel workers reported, "an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol".
According to local media reports, Payne had been seen "acting erratically in the hotel lobby and smashed his laptop' before he 'had to be carried back to his room".
Sadly, shortly after the call, workers said they heard a loud sound in the courtyard. the late star's body was discovered shortly after 5 p.m.
Audio related to the case, obtained from the Buenos Aires security ministry, reveals a call from a worker requesting help with an intoxicated guest. The worker can be heard saying: "When he is conscious he is destroying the entire room and we need you to send someone".
Alberto Crescenti, director of emergency medical services, spoke to local news outlet Clarin following Payne's death, reports the Mirror. He said: "We verified his identity using the passport he had."
Buenos Aires police released a statement confirming the tragic news: "Liam James Payne, composer, and guitarist, former member of the band One Direction, died today after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Palermo."
Prior to the incident, Payne had taken to social media to share his excitement about visiting Argentina. He said: "We're going to Argentina. One, because we have to, and two, because we want to, and three, because Niall Horan's playing down there and I think we might just go and say 'Hello'. "It's been a while since me and Niall have spoken. We've got a lot to talk about and I would like to square up a couple things with the boy. No bad vibes or nothing like that, but just, we need to talk."
The beloved musician had been delighting followers on TikTok and Snapchat with snaps of his adventures in the country with his partner, Kate Cassidy. The musician had been jet-setting around the world and dropping hints of new music.
Just hours before the tragic event, the hitmaker had shared videos and photos with his fans on Snapchat.
In the posts, Payne was seen enjoying his food and discussing his plans to play polo. He also filmed Cassidy as they had breakfast together, saying: "This is the breakfast table, just enjoying breakfast and coffee even though it's 1pm."
As they stayed at a friend's home, Cassidy jokingly referred to them as "losers" for sleeping in. Following the tragic announcement, tributes have been pouring in from around the globe.
Dermot O'Leary, the beloved X Factor host, was among those who honored Payne's memory. He posted a touching black and white photo with the late singer, captioning it: "The worst news. I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing."
O'Leary continued to commend Payne for his genuine and grounded nature, saying: "He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble. Sending love and prayers to his family. Dx".
Payne's journey to stardom began on "The X Factor" in 2010, where he joined forces with Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik to form the iconic One Direction.