How fans and celebrities react to the death of Liam Paynehis supposed recorded final moments are going viral. Liam’s Snapchat content shows him feeling grateful just hours before he passed away after a three-story fall.
News of Liam’s death is still raw, with Argentine state police confirming the incident occurred on October 16. The former One Direction artist was staying at the Hotel CaSasur Palermo, in Buenos Aires, when he fell from the balcony of his room. Investigations have not yet publicly announced whether the death is considered accidental or suicidal. However, by TMZWitnesses said the crash happened shortly after 5pm local time.
Videos from Liam’s Snapchat account go viral
As mentioned, posts from Liam’s Snapchat account apparently show the One Direction artist in good spirits. Note that although this content was shared on Liam’s account on Wednesday – the same day as his death – it’s unclear whether it was taken on the day he died or whether it was pre-scheduled content from a day or so earlier. .
However, read on to see how the content went viral. A video shows him greeting fans with a “morning” while sitting at a dining table indoors and interacting with a nearby woman believed to be his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. In in the video, he said he was enjoying coffee and breakfast despite it being around 1pm. The clip’s caption reads: “Beautiful day in Argentina.”
Liam Payne, an hour before he died, posting on Snapchat. 💔 pic.twitter.com/iTHfzu7IMx
-DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) October 16, 2024
Another post is a photo of the courtyard and backyard of a yellow building. The caption read: “Happy to have spent some time away,” with a red heart emoji.
this is absolutely so insane why was Wym Liam Payne posting on his Snapchat story just an hour ago?? pic.twitter.com/xrwNT999MA
— d’aujah 🫧 (@daujahmarie) October 16, 2024
According to the New York Post, a mirror selfie of Liam shirtless and posing with Kate also appeared on Liam’s Snapchat account on Wednesday.
He posted this on Snapchat a few hours ago 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/4fvcJsdEbK
— 𝔾𝕨𝕒𝕤𝕙¹¹ (@mwaspb) October 16, 2024
The outlet notes that Liam Payne’s account featured more content on the day of his death, including a “quality moments” selfie with Kate and a photo of his dog “out like a light.” Ultimately, Page Six Reports that Liam Payne posted nearly a dozen Snapchat Stories posts in the hours before his death, and they have all since been deleted.
Celebrities react to Liam Payne’s passing
Amid news of Liam’s death, celebrities began sharing their condolences online. paris hilton, Flavor Flavor, Juicy J, and DJ Zedd There are four names from the entertainment industry who took to X (formerly Twitter) with their reactions.
Paris he wrote, “So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne’s passing. Sending love and condolences to your family and loved ones. Rest in peace, my friend.
Flav he said, “RIP to Liam Payne, too young,” while Juicy J wrote, “RIP Liam Payne wow I can’t believe it. Prayers for the family.”
Meanwhile, DJ Zedd wrote, “RIP Liam…can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking.”
On Instagram Stories, Ty Dolla $ign reshared a reel from Liam’s account and wrote, “I just talked to you 2 days ago, my guy. I miss you frfr sucio @liampayne.”
Charlie Puth also spoke out on his Instagram Stories, writing, “I’m in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first great artists I worked with. I can’t believe he’s gone.”
Liam was 31 when he died and left behind a seven-year-old son called Bear.
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