Liam Payne's Cause of Death Confirmed as Polytrauma in UK Inquest

The former One Direction star died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, with investigations ongoing in Argentina.

UK coroner Dr. Roberto Victor Cohen confirmed Liam Payne's medical cause of death as 'polytrauma,' meaning multiple traumatic injuries to the body and organs.
Payne, 31, fell from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2024, with toxicology reports showing alcohol, cocaine, and prescription antidepressants in his system.
Five individuals in Argentina, including the hotel manager, a receptionist, and Payne's friend, face charges ranging from manslaughter to drug supply in connection with his death.
A judge in Argentina ruled that Payne's fall was not intentional, noting his impaired state and the actions of those around him as contributing factors.
Payne was laid to rest in November 2024 in the UK, with his funeral attended by his family, girlfriend, ex-partner Cheryl, and all of his former One Direction bandmates.