Overview

• Liam Payne, former One Direction member, died in October 2024 at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
• An autopsy revealed significant levels of alcohol and cocaine in Payne's system, with investigators suggesting he may have lost consciousness while attempting to climb over the balcony railing.
• Kate Cassidy, Payne's partner, shared in her first interview that she left Argentina early to care for their dog, emphasizing she had no indication of potential danger to Payne's well-being.
• Cassidy described Payne as being in good spirits prior to her departure and expressed deep regret over leaving, calling his passing a tragic accident.
• Five individuals, including hotel staff and associates, are currently facing charges related to Payne's death, with two accused of supplying him with cocaine.