An American media outlet was the subject of heated controversy following the death of Liam Payne this Wednesday, October 16. An image of the singer’s body was revealed, causing outrage among Internet users.
This is terrible news that was announced this Wednesday, October 16. Liam Payne, aged 31, died at his hotel in Buenos Aires. According to initial information, the singer suffered a fatal fall from three floors. The artist was particularly known for having been part of the group One Direction for several years. He was alongside NIall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles. A boy band that was never forgotten and fans hoped that they would all return to the forefront one day.
These are therefore upset Internet users who are mourning the death of Liam Payne.
In addition to having to deal with the death of their idol, Liam Payne fans were outraged on social networks. The American media TMZ, known for its controversial articles, shared an image of the singer’s body. The tabloid’s goal was to prove the identity of the victim, notably mentioning the tattoos.
“We can clearly see a clock on his left forearm and a scorpion on his abdomen, which confirms the first statements of the witnesses,” we could read. Enough to shock Internet users.
Liam Payne: a cliché that upsets Internet users
Fans didn’t need visual proof to mourn the death of their idol. Likewise for those close to Liam Payne who must have seen this terrible photo circulating on social networks. Quickly, Internet users spoke out, expressing indignation against the media. Alessia Cara, who collaborated with the singer, notably stated: “You are disgusting” by tagging TMZ. Same story with Internet users who immediately shared insulting messages, asking that the photo be removed. Others recalled the importance of leaving Liam Payne’s loved ones alone.
But what happened this Wednesday, October 16? Liam Payne has been open about his mental health for several years. He notably mentioned notoriety as having been a negative point in his life and, although he loved his fans, the singer had a lot of difficulty coping with it. Liam Payne had openly spoken about his addiction to alcohol but also about his suicidal desires.
According to the hotel receptionist, he was “drunk and drugged” but also “destroying everything in the room” shortly before the incident.
Liam Payne: an autopsy and shocking results
The call between the hotel receptionist and the emergency room has been revealed. In it, we can hear the man asking for help to intervene quickly to help Liam Payne. “I don’t know if the guest’s life is in danger, because he is in a room with a balcony, and we are afraid that he will do something or try to kill himself.” he said. Minutes later, Liam Payne fell to his death from the third floor.
An investigation has been opened to find out what really happened.
Pictures of Liam Payne’s hotel room have been revealed and in this one we can see a broken television screen, glasses of alcohol, but also, placed on a table, different substances, candles, lighters, indicating possible drug consumption. Concerning Liam Payne, the preliminary autopsy established that he had suffered multiple traumas but also that he died as a result of his fall.
“He suffered internal and external bleeding,” said a police source. Upsetting revelations for those close to him and his fans.