Celebrity Celebrity Deaths Celebrity Death News Liam Payne Was 'Kicked Out' of Another Hotel in Days Leading Up to His Death: Sources (Exclusive) Payne died at age 31 on Oct. 16 after falling multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina By Jack Irvin Jack Irvin Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s worked at PEOPLE since 2022. Jack started in the industry with internships at Rolling Stone and Entertainment Tonight, and he worked as a freelance writer for publications including Bustle, MTV News, Shondaland, L’Officiel USA, Ladygunn, Flood and PopCrush before joining PEOPLE. In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both up-and-coming and established artists including Dolly Parton, Michelle Branch, Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Normani, Carly Rae Jepsen and Coco Jones. People Editorial Guidelines and Praxilla Trabattoni Updated on October 18, 2024 02:45PM EDT Comments Liam Payne faced difficulty during his time in Buenos Aires, Argentina, prior to his death. Before the former One Direction member fell multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel and died at age 31 on Oct. 16, three sources tell PEOPLE he was "kicked out" of another hotel, the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. One insider says Payne was asked to leave "because he was being a nuisance and disturbing the other guests and appeared intoxicated." The Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires had no comment. Hotel Guest Heard 'Loud, Violent Scream' Before Liam Payne's Death (Exclusive) Liam Payne. Kevin Mazur/Gett Pablo Policicchio, the communications director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, previously told PEOPLE the musician "jumped from the balcony" of his hotel room. A preliminary autopsy report revealed Payne died from multiple injuries and "internal and external" hemorrhages after the fall, the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office confirmed to PEOPLE. The coroners told PEOPLE that 25 injuries in the autopsy were "compatible with those caused by a fall from a height" and noted that "the head injuries were sufficient to cause death," while the "internal and external hemorrhages" of the skull, thorax, abdomen and limbs contributed to Payne's death. Liam Payne in December 2022. Mike Marsland/WireImage Authorities stated that "no defensive injuries were found" and no injuries suggested that any third parties were involved. The prosecutor’s office handling the case also confirmed that a toxicology report is still pending. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik paid tribute to the "Get Low" singer with emotional posts shared to Instagram on Thursday. Liam Payne Seen 'Enjoying Himself' at Niall Horan Show Before His Death, Fan Says: 'Nothing Strange or Unusual' (Exclusive) One Direction in August 2013. Jo Hale/Redferns via Getty "I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing," Styles began a message, sharing: "His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honor to be alongside him as he did it." Horan — who saw Payne on Oct. 2 after the late singer attended his concert at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires — expressed feeling "so fortunate that I got to see him recently." "I sadly didn't know that after saying goodbye and hugging him, I would be saying goodbye forever," wrote the "Slow Hands" performer. "It's heartbreaking." If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.