Since Liam Payne‘s tragic and unexpected death on October 16, his family, friends, and fans have been waiting to learn the official cause of the singer’s death. Many upsetting rumors and conspiracy theories began circulating immediately following the passing of the former One Direction member. However, Liam Payne’s official cause of death has now been released.
According to TMZ reports, the prosecutor in the case has officially ruled Liam Payne did not die by suicide. It has been determined that Liam’s death was a result of the effects of the drugs that the singer took, causing him to fall to his death from the third-story balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.
Payne’s autopsy report indicated that his injuries were consistent with a high fall. The Argentina National Prosecutor’s Office has released a statement regarding the tragic death of Liam Payne, stating that his demise was due to “polytrauma and internal and external bleeding.”
His body bore 25 injuries “compatible with those produced by a fall from height,” including brain and skull injuries deemed “sufficiently suitable to cause death.” The internal and external hemorrhages in his skull, chest, abdomen, and limbs all played a part in his death. It is believed that Liam may have fallen into a state of semi or total unconsciousness prior to his fall.
One Direction’s Liam Payne Funeral Details
The Mirror reports that Liam Payne’s body was flown back to the UK on Thursday morning. His father, Geoff, and former security guard, Paul Higgins, accompanied him on his final journey. They traveled via a British Airways flight from Buenos Aires, with a brief layover in Rio de Janeiro before touching down at London’s Heathrow earlier today.
Sources reportedly told Radar Online that the One Direction star’s funeral arrangements are underway. It is set to be a “huge affair.” The service is said to be taking place near Liam’s hometown of Wolverhampton in a cathedral that Liam held “close to his heart.”
The insider adds, “Liam will have a very big send-off. He was so loved by so many people. There will obviously be enormous demand. So the service will necessarily be a huge affair.” For now, the details are being kept under wraps and will be announced in the upcoming days.
One Direction fans of Liam Payne continue to flood the star’s social media pages with messages of support and sympathy for his family. Many of his followers are taking the singer’s death very hard. They state that they “grew up” with the One Direction members and Liam Payne’s death has hit them hard.
“It is all very tragic and sad,” writes a 1D fan. Another asks for fans to have respect and stay away from Liam’s funeral service. “Friendly reminder Don’t go to Liam Payne’s funeral, let the family and friends mourn in peace.”
Liam Payne was 31. He is survived by his 7-year-old son, Bear Grey Payne, whom he shares with British singer Cheryl.