Liam Payne’s death on October 16, 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been officially attributed to “polytrauma,” a term encompassing multiple serious injuries to the body. This conclusion was reached by Dr. Roberto Victor Cohen during a UK inquest. The singer, aged 31, fell from a third-floor hotel balcony. A hearing at Buckinghamshire Coroner’s Court indicated that it may take considerable time to gather detailed information regarding the circumstances of his death, as investigations are ongoing in Argentina.
Evidence from the local prosecutor’s office revealed the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in Payne’s system. Initial findings ruled out the possibility that his fall was conscious or voluntary. As a result, three individuals have been charged with manslaughter, including hotel staff and a friend of Payne’s, while two others face charges related to drug supply.
An inquest in the UK has been paused, pending a pre-inquest review, while Payne’s funeral took place on November 20, attended by his former One Direction bandmates and family.