State police in Argentina have said that former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died in Buenos Aires.

Local news outlet La Nacion reported that the 31-year-old was found dead after falling from the hotel’s third floor, citing emergency services in the region.

According to PA, Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel reported that Payne fell into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of the region’s capital.

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Further details have since been confirmed about the singer’s death, with City ambulance service provider spokesman Alberto Crescenti releasing a statement which revealed Payne had fallen around 40 metres and suffered ‘severe injuries which were incompatible with life’.

“The alarm was raised at 5.04pm local time saying a person was lying in an internal patio at Casa Sur,” he said.

“At 5.11pm an ambulance arrived and the man was certified dead.

“Afterwards we found out he had been a famous singer. Unfortunately the injuries he had suffered as a result of the fall proved to be fatal. There was no possibility of resuscitating him.”

It is understood the star was in the city to attend a concert of his former bandmate Niall Horan.

Aged just 16 at the time, the singer rose to worldwide fame in 2008 alongside bandmates Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik in the group put together by Simon Cowell on The X Factor.

The band came third in the ITV show, going on to have hits including ‘Kiss You’, ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ and ‘Story of my Life’.

The group are one of the highest-selling boy bands in history, having sold more than 70 million records globally during their six years together.

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In 2017, Payne debuted his solo career with his hit track ‘Strip That Down’ featuring Migos’ Quavo, going on to release his album LP1 two years later.

Earlier this year the singer released more new music in the form of his new single ‘Teardrops’.

According to Sky News, one of Payne’s social media accounts was active just an hour before his reported death, posting a selfie on Snapchat telling his fans about his plans for the day.

“Today, we ride. We’re going to ride some horses,” he wrote. “Think I’m going to play polo again, which is going to put me out of action for about six weeks.

“It’s so hard to do, number one, my back and my neck from swinging that hammer around… or mallet, I think it’s called if you’re in the know. It hurts a lot, it’s very tough to do.”

Crescenti has said that authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death and would be conducting an autopsy.

LADbible Group has reached out to Payne’s reps for comment.

The X Factor and several leading figures from the music world have shared tributes to former One Direction singer Liam Payne in the hours following his devastating death.

In the early hours of this morning police in Argentina confirmed that Payne, 31, had passed away from injuries sustained after falling from a third-floor balcony at his hotel in the capital city.

A further update from Alberto Crescenti, the head of the state emergency medical system, revealed that Payne had fallen around 40 metres and suffered ‘severe injuries which were incompatible with life’.

Liam Payne has died aged 31 (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

“The alarm was raised at 5.04pm local time saying a person was lying in an internal patio at Casa Sur,” he said.

“At 5.11pm an ambulance arrived and the man was certified dead.

“Afterwards we found out he had been a famous singer. Unfortunately the injuries he had suffered as a result of the fall proved to be fatal. There was no possibility of resuscitating him.”

It is believed Payne had jetted out to the city in order to attend a concert of his former bandmate Niall Horan.

As the world learns the news about the former One Direction star’s death, with X Factor leading the tributes by writing: “We are heartbroken by the sad passing of Liam Payne.

“He was immensely talented and, as part of One Direction, Liam will leave a lasting legacy on the music industry and fans around the world.

“Our thoughts are with his friends, family and all who loved him.”

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“We are deeply saddened by the news of Liam Payne’s passing. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the many fans who loved and supported him,” the official Spotify X account posted, while TV personality Rylan Clarke added: “Extremely sad news. V tragic and so young. RIP Liam x”

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The Wanted singer Max George also shared a heartfelt tribute to Payne, recalling how the star had been ‘unbelievably supportive’ during a particularly difficult period of his life.

“Devastated. Liam was an unbelievably supportive during one of the most difficult times in my life. I will never forget that,” he wrote.

Fans have also gathered to pay tribute outside the hotel in Buenos Aires (Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images)

“My thoughts are with his family, friends and fans at this horrendous time. Rest in peace Liam.”

Meanwhile, McFly tweeted: “We’re shocked and extremely sad to wake up to the news of Liam Payne’s death. Our thoughts and love are with his family and friends at such a difficult time.”

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Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has also shared his condolences in a series of tweets, writing: “Life is precious kids and you only get to do it ONCE go easy LG x”

He then responded directly to a series of fans who asked him about the singer’s death, writing that the news was ‘very sad’.

“devastating news, dear Liam Payne,” added radio broadcaster Zoe Ball. “thoughts & love to his family, friends and fans.”

Harry Styles’ mother has paid tribute to the late Liam Payne, who was part of One Direction with her son in the early 2010s.

On Wednesday night (16 October), authorities in Buenos Aires, Argentina, said in a statement that Liam Payne, 31, had been pronounced dead following a fall from a third floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in the country’s capital.

Fans gathered outside the hotel in the hours after to pay tribute to the former One Direction star, who was reportedly in the Argentinian city to see former bandmate Niall Horan perform a few days prior.

A statement from local police revealed that they had been called to the hotel after reports of an ‘aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol’.

According to PA, the head of the state emergency medical system, Alberto Crescenti, stated that local channel Todo Noticias TV reported that Payne fell into the hotel’s courtyard.

He explained: “The alarm was raised at 5.04pm local time saying a person was lying in an internal patio at Casa Sur. At 5.11pm an ambulance arrived and the man was certified dead.

“Afterwards we found out he had been a famous singer. Unfortunately the injuries he had suffered as a result of the fall proved to be fatal. There was no possibility of resuscitating him.”

Liam Payne was just 31 when he died (Marc Piasecki/GC Images)

He has since added that the singer fell around 40 metres and sustained ‘severe injuries which were incompatible with life’.

Tributes have began pouring in for the star, with one most recently coming from former One Direction bandmate Harry Styles’ mother, Anne Twist.

She took to Instagram to pay tribute and share her grief over the sudden passing of Payne, posting a black screen with a broken heart emoji over the top, captioning the post: “Just a boy…” with another broken heart emoji.

Her 2.5 million followers also shared her sadness, sharing their condolences in the comments.

Payne shot to fame as a member of British boy band One Direction, which also consisted of Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson.

Police have since launched an investigation into the sudden death, while tributes from celebrities have been shared on social media.

Former X Factor duo Jedward wrote: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”

Paris Hilton commented: “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”

Anne Twist shared her sadness at the former One Direction star’s death on Instagram (Instagram/@annetwist)

Charlie Puth, who Payne worked with on the song Bedroom Floor, wrote on Instagram: “I am in shock right now.

“Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he is gone.”

A statement on the official X account of the Brit Awards said: “We’re incredibly sad to learn of the tragic passing of Liam Payne.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time.”