Liam Payne, the former One Direction band member, tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Following his death, an autopsy report revealed that he died from polytrauma and internal and external bleeding. The report indicated that Payne’s injuries were consistent with those sustained in a fall from height. Despite speculation of substance abuse, forensic experts did not find any defensive injuries on Payne’s body, leading them to believe that he likely fell in a state of semi or total unconsciousness. While authorities initially responded to a 911 call about a guest at the hotel who was destroying objects in their room under the influence of drugs and alcohol, the identity of the caller was not confirmed to be Payne. Officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including the possible involvement of third parties. Polytrauma, the condition that led to Payne’s death, involves multiple traumatic injuries that may be life-threatening. Payne’s tragic passing has left fans and loved ones devastated, shedding light on the importance of mental health and substance abuse awareness.
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