On social media, many viewers were shocked after a viral video showed Liam Payne’s final hours before his tragic death.
Videos of Liam Payne filmed by fans in the days leading up to his tragic death show the singer appearing dazed, unsteady, and occasionally slurring his words.
Despite his concerning behavior, he continued to engage with fans, smiling and joking during his final public interactions. Payne, who was 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Police suspect that his death may be linked to possible drug and alcohol use.
Footage of Liam Payne’s final hours
Several clips shared on TikTok show Payne meeting fans outside his hotel. The videos, filmed just days before his fatal fall, reveal moments of warmth as he greets well-wishers. However, some clips display behaviors that raised concerns about his condition.
In one video, Payne appears unsteady as he hugs a fan, commenting, “that was a really big squeeze.”
His words are slightly slurred, making them difficult to understand.
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Another clip captures him ruffling his hair while posing for a photo, glancing down at the ground, and furrowing his brow.
Despite this, Payne’s friendliness remained evident as he listened to each fan with patience.
Emotional exchanges with fans
One particularly moving moment occurred when a fan named Guillo approached Payne. Guillo expressed gratitude, telling the singer, “You saved my life in so many ways,” and showed him matching tattoos.
Payne responded with a hug, calling it a “pleasure” to meet Guillo. He thanked the fan for the kind words and suggested taking some “cool pictures,” even asking for his name in Spanish.
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In another clip, Payne signed an autograph, asking the crowd for the Spanish word for “pen.” When they replied, he playfully remarked, “I feel like you’re trying to make me say something rude.”
A final encounter: Rebecca’s story
Rebecca, a 28-year-old IT consultant from Washington DC, was one of the last people to see Payne alive.
Her encounter with him in the Casa Sur Hotel lobby in Buenos Aires on the day of his death left her shaken. Payne had been due to check out of the hotel that morning but had not done so by the afternoon.
Rebecca shared her experience in an exclusive interview with MailOnline. She described Payne’s behavior as bizarre and erratic.
At 4:26 pm local time, she took several photos of Payne, who had mentioned, “I used to be in a boy band – that’s why I’m so f**ked up.” Just 36 minutes later, hotel staff raised the alarm after Payne fell from the hotel balcony.
Alarming behavior inside the hotel
Rebecca’s account details a surprising 30-minute interaction with Payne. She and her friends noticed him waiting by the elevator, appearing eager for someone to recognize him. “There was something a bit desperate about him,” she said.
When the elevator arrived, Payne said, “Yes, I’m Liam!” and invited the group to join him, adding, “I love a cuddle.” While Rebecca declined, some of her friends got into the elevator with him.
During the ride, Payne made odd comments, saying, “Oh, you’re Americans. I live in West Palm Beach. I know Americans. You guys are f***ing crazy! You guys are f***ing dangerous!”
Rebecca recalled that Payne then grabbed a girl and pretended to choke her, an action that made others in the elevator uncomfortable.
Rebecca’s observations in the lobby
After returning to the lobby ten minutes later, Rebecca saw Payne return, holding an open laptop.
He wore a white vest, cargo pants, and trainers. As he sat down, he began to read emails, but something seemed off. Rebecca noted that his laptop was set to accessibility mode, with a voice announcing cursor movements. She speculated that he might have done this to attract attention.
At one point, Payne appeared upset after reading an email. He shouted, “f**k this s**t mate!” and smashed the laptop on the floor. Rebecca approached him, asking if he was okay, but he responded with a grunt. He then said, “I used to be in a boy band. That’s why I’m so f**ked up.” His outburst left Rebecca and the hotel staff stunned.
Tragic final moments
Shortly after, Rebecca saw a member of Payne’s entourage, a British man named Roger, apologizing to hotel staff. “I’m sorry, he just gets so high sometimes,” Roger explained.
The staff appeared nervous, with one calling security. Rebecca noted Payne’s dilated pupils and aggressive behavior, suspecting drug use.
Minutes later, Payne returned to the lobby, where he tripped and fell. Hotel staff assisted him, guiding him back to the elevator. Rebecca took a final photo of Payne as the British man held the lift door open.
Shortly after, police arrived, initially appearing to escort him out. However, the mood quickly shifted as staff began to panic. Rebecca and her friends soon realized the severity of the situation.
Fans mourn Payne’s death
Payne’s fall from the hotel balcony resulted in multiple injuries, causing internal and external bleeding. He was declared dead at the scene. Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the incident as an “inconclusive death.”
Rebecca was deeply affected by the incident. She spent the night away from the hotel, disturbed by what she had witnessed and the chaos that followed. Fans gathered outside, singing Payne’s songs and weeping.
Some even attempted to contact him using a Ouija board, seeking comfort in the midst of their grief.
The haunting final moments of Liam Payne captured on video paint a troubling picture.
Despite his charm and warmth, concerning behavior overshadowed his interactions in the days before his death. His tragic passing has left fans heartbroken, as they remember the One Direction star who once brought joy to millions.