Liam Payne Died from Multiple Injuries and 'Internal and External' Hemorrhages: Preliminary Autopsy Report

Mar. 15, 2025

Liam Paynedied from multiple injuries and “internal and external” hemorrhages afterfalling from his hotel balcony, according to a preliminary autopsy report.

Payne died from multiple injuries and “internal and external” hemorrhages, the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE.

They also confirmed that “no defensive injuries were found” and no injuries suggested that any third parties were involved.

The prosecutor’s office handling the case said in a statement that the toxicology report is still pending.

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the formerOne Directionmember was pronounced dead at 31 at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Policía Federal Argentina confirmed to PEOPLE.

On Thursday, Oct. 17, local authorities confirmed to PEOPLE that Payne jumped from the balconyof his hotel room before his death and that an investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Liam Payne in January 2018.Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty

Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty

The worker also mentioned that Payne’s life might be “in danger” because he was “in a room with a balcony,” according to Sky News.

Liam Payne in November 2016.Mike Marsland/WireImage

Mike Marsland/WireImage

“We’re afraid he could do something that threatens his life,” said the manager — who said his name was “Esteban” — according to the outlet.

The BBC transcript also stated that the employee said Payne had been"trashing the entire room"before his death.

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One Direction in November 2014.Kevin Mazur/AMA2014/WireImage

Kevin Mazur/AMA2014/WireImage

Payne rose to fame alongside One Direction bandmatesHarry Styles,Zayn Malik,Niall HoranandLouis TomlinsononThe X-FactorU.K. back in 2010. Styles, Malik, Horan and Tomlinson have yet to comment.

source: people.com