Singer Liam Payne, former member of the band One Direction, died after falling from the balcony of his hotel.

Singer Liam Payne (31), former member of the music group One Direction, died after falling from the balcony of the hotel he was staying in Argentina. Police said in a statement that the singer may have been under the influence of 'alcohol and drugs' but the investigation is ongoing. Paramedics who arrived at the scene announced that Payne died despite all interventions.

It was noted that Payne was in Argentina to watch the concert of Niall Horan, a former member of One Direction.

The best-selling boy band with the best-selling albums

Liam Payne participated in the singing competition 'X Factor' in 2008 and 2010, and in 2010 he came together with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan and formed the band One Direction. With over 70 million album sales, One Direction, which became the best-selling boy band of all time, entered the process of disbandment after Malik's departure and continued their solo careers as of 2017.