Liam Payne d.e.a.d: One Direction star dies aged 31 after falling from 3rd floor balcony of Buenos Aires hotel

The popstar had reportedly arrived in the Latin American country earlier this month to attend his ex-bandmate Niall Horan’s concert. Several witnesses said Mr Payne had fallen from his room at the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel shortly after 5 pm (ART) Wednesday.

Fans have gathered outside the hotel, where emergency services are present, and a red tent has been erected. Local police have since launched into the 31-year-old’s sudden death, as tributes flood in in the wake of the tragedy.

Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died in Buenos Aires at the age of 31

His girlfriend Kate Cassidy posted a picture of the pair on her Instagram last August

Several witnesses told the publication that Mr Payne had fallen from his room at the Casa Sur Palmero Hotel shortly after 5pm (ART) Wednesday evening

The 31-year-old shot to fame in 2010 on XFactor with former bandmates Niall Horan , Zayn Malik , Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson , despite initially auditioning separately.

First responders arrive at the hotel where Liam Payne, former One Direction member, was found dead, in Buenos Aires

Police stand guard outside CasaSur Palmero Hotel where Liam Payne was found

Droves of fans have arrived at the scene in Buenos Aires in the wake of Liam Payne’s death

Pictured: A forensic technician using his phone outside the hotel in the wake of the popstar’s sudden death

Fans place candles outside the hotel where Liam Payne was found dead

Fans of singer Liam Payne light candles in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Emotional fans pictured outside the Casa Sur Palmero hotel this evening

One fan  sitting on the curb in tears after the news of Liam Payne’s death

Liam’s supporters embrace one another outside the hotel in Buenos Aires