BUENOS AIRES. Former One Direction pop star Liam Payne tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel room at CasaSur Hotel in Palermo, Buenos Aires. The incident has left fans around the world in mourning and has triggered an investigation into the events leading up to the fatal fall.
Before the tragic incident, a 911 call was made by a hotel employee, warning authorities about Payne’s erratic behavior. According to the Buenos Aires security ministry, the employee reported that Payne appeared intoxicated by drugs and alcohol and had been damaging his hotel room. The employee expressed concern for Payne’s safety, especially due to the room’s balcony.
Here is an excerpt from the translated transcript of the 911 call:
911 Call Transcript
Operator: Good afternoon, an emergency.
Caller: Hello, good morning. I just called, I got disconnected. I’m calling from CasaSur Palermo hotel, Costa Rica 6032.
Operator: What’s going on at the hotel, sir?
Caller: We have a guest who is intoxicated by drugs and alcohol. When he’s conscious, he’s breaking the whole room. And, well, we need you to send someone, please.
Operator: Under the influence of alcohol and drugs, right, sir?
Caller: Yes, that’s correct.
Operator: Where is the hotel? What’s the name of the hotel?
Caller: CasaSur Palermo. We need someone urgently because, well, I don’t know if the guest’s life is at risk. He is in a room with a balcony.
The Buenos Aires police responded to the scene, but tragically, Payne was found dead after falling from the balcony. The cause of death is under investigation, and toxicology reports are expected to clarify the singer’s condition at the time of the incident.
According to the caller, Payne, who became an international star as part of the boy band One Direction, had been staying at the hotel for two or three days. His sudden death has sparked a global outpouring of grief from fans, fellow musicians, and celebrities sharing tributes on social media, remembering his contributions to the music world and his charismatic presence.
The investigation continues, with authorities looking into whether Payne’s fall was accidental or if other factors contributed to the tragedy.
This report contains unaltered quotes from the original 911 call as documented by the Buenos Aires security ministry.
Paraluman P. Funtanilla
Paraluman P. Funtanilla is Tutubi News Magazine's Marketing Specialist and is a Contributing Editor. She finished her degree in Communication Arts in De La Salle Lipa. She has worked as a Digital Marketer for start-up businesses and small business spaces for the past two years. She has earned certificates from Coursera on Brand Management: Aligning Business Brand and Behavior and Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content. She also worked with Asia Express Romania TV Show.
