New Delhi: Former One Direction member Liam Payne tragically passed away on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old singer was staying at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel at the time of the incident.
New reports now confirm that Payne had multiple substances in his system, including a recreational drug known as “pink cocaine.” Scroll down to read more as we delve into the details!
Liam Payne’s toxicology report reveals substances
According to sources cited by ABC News, a toxicology report revealed that Liam had ingested several substances before his death, including pink cocaine. Despite its name, the drug often doesn’t contain actual cocaine but is a dangerous mix of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA, as reported by the National Capital Poison Center. Additionally, an “improvised aluminum pipe” used for drug ingestion was found in his hotel room, suggesting further substance use.
Prior to Liam’s fatal fall, the hotel’s chief receptionist made a distressing 911 call. According to local Argentine outlet La Nacion, the receptionist, identified as Esteban, reported that a guest—later confirmed to be Liam—was exhibiting alarming behaviour. “We have a guest who is over the moon on drugs and alcohol. He’s conscious but trashing the entire room,” Esteban said. The One Direction member had been staying at the hotel for three days before the tragic event unfolded.
Liam Payne death
Just moments after the emergency call was placed, Liam fell from his balcony, resulting in his untimely death. Buenos Aires Security Ministry communications director Pablo Policicchio confirmed that the singer had “jumped from the balcony of his room” on the third floor. The autopsy later revealed that the singer suffered 25 injuries consistent with a fall from height, with fatal head injuries being the primary cause of death.
