Rogelio “Roger” Nores, a close friend of Liam Payne who was one of the last people to see the former One Direction singer alive, believes that Payne’s death was the result of an “extremely unfortunate” series of events.

Pop star and former One Direction member Liam Payne tragically died at age 31 on October 16, 2024. The star succumbed after his fatal fall from a hotel balcony while staying at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An autopsy confirmed that Payne died from multiple injuries causing “ internal and external hemorrhaging ” from his fall.

Drugs are the only thing to blame in the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, according to a close friend who was cleared last month of charges he was involved with the singer's death.

CNN’s Cecilia Domínguez speaks with Roger Nores, a close friend of the late singer Liam Payne and one of the last people to see him alive.

Liam Payne's tragic death in October last year left the music world reeling. Fans everywhere joined together in mourning the One Direction alum, and his family and friends are very grateful for the love they expressed for him.