Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, aged 31, tragically passed away after falling to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Reports indicate that a toxicology report revealed he had multiple drugs in his system at the time of his death, including a recreational drug known as “pink cocaine,” which typically consists of MDMA, ketamine, and methamphetamine. Additionally, traces of cocaine, methamphetamines, ketamine, MDMA, benzodiazepines, and crack cocaine were found in his system.
Law enforcement officials note that “pink cocaine” rarely contains actual cocaine and the pink color comes from food coloring. The final toxicology report is not expected to be made public for several weeks. Payne died shortly after a hotel receptionist called 911 to report a distressed and intoxicated guest who was causing a disturbance in his room.
Emergency health services confirmed that Payne fell from the balcony of his third-floor room at the hotel and was found dead a few minutes after the initial distress call. An autopsy revealed 25 injuries consistent with a fall from a height, and his cause of death was determined to be polytraumatism and internal and external hemorrhage. Payne rose to fame as a member of the popular boy band One Direction, and his former bandmates expressed devastation and grief over his passing. Additionally, Payne’s solo career following the group’s split was noted, with his 2017 debut single “Strip That Down” achieving success. Liam Payne’s death has left fans and the music industry in shock and mourning.
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