Three individuals have reportedly been detained in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, nearly a month after his tragic fall in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old singer died after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel on October 16.
Authorities have detained two hotel workers, who are accused of supplying drugs to Payne, as well as a friend of the singer. Reports from ABC World News mention that police raided the workers’ homes and searched their hotel lockers, reviewing security footage from the hotel. Investigators are also looking into a Dove soapbox found at the scene, suspecting it may have been used to smuggle drugs into the hotel.
An autopsy confirmed that Payne’s death was caused by head injuries sustained in the fall, and traces of cocaine were found in his system. Sources close to his family say they are planning a grand memorial service for Payne, likely to be held at a large cathedral. Fans have also rallied in support of the singer, with a petition calling for better mental health protections for those in the entertainment industry, which has garnered over 134,000 signatures.
Payne’s death has sparked widespread discussions about the mental health challenges faced by those in the entertainment world, with many fans urging for systemic changes to provide better support for art
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