Roger Nores, a close friend and business associate of Liam Payne, made a significant claim about the singer’s state just an hour before his tragic death. According to Nores, Payne appeared “happy” and “balanced” during their last interaction at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires. Nores stated he left Payne in good spirits, surrounded by others in the lobby, approximately 40 minutes before the fatal fall from a balcony on October 16, 2024.
However, the circumstances surrounding Payne’s death have become contentious. Nores has faced accusations of negligence for allegedly abandoning Payne, who was reportedly intoxicated and in a vulnerable state. Prosecutors claim Nores was aware of Payne’s struggles but left him without adequate support. Nores has denied these allegations, shifting blame onto the hotel for not providing proper safety measures, such as a 24-hour on-site doctor, which he claims could have prevented the tragedy.
Authorities are still investigating various aspects of the case, including Payne’s substance use and interactions before his death. The investigation also involves hotel staff and a suspected drug supplier, as questions remain about Payne’s erratic behavior earlier that day.
The tragedy has prompted widespread grief among fans and a legal dispute over who bears responsibility for the former One Direction member’s untimely death.
