On Wednesday, October 16, the tragic news of the death of Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, was known after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and one of the controversies was the photos of the dead singer published by the American portal TMZ.
This event has generated shock throughout the world and, in the midst of sadness, various leaks of images related to his death have emerged.
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Photos of dead Liam Payne from TMZ
The TMZ media, known for its sensationalist approach, obtained and partially shared a photograph of the musician’s body. In this image, which was cropped out of respect, you can see Liam Payne’s arm, as well as a small part of his abdomen. However, no graphic content that includes blood or more morbid elements is shown.
The publication generated a wave of criticism, so TMZ decided to remove the images from its website. Photo: TMZ
The publication generated a wave of criticism, so TMZ decided to remove the images from its website, after being harshly questioned. The portal initially presented the images as an “exclusive,” which further fueled the debate about the limits of respect in media coverage of personal tragedies.
What is shown in the photo of Liam Payne’s body?
According to TMZ’s original description, the photo of dead Liam Payne showed part of his body on a wooden deck at the hotel. Around, there were nearby tables and chairs. The media highlighted that the artist’s tattoos were clearly visible, including the clock on his left forearm and a scorpion on his abdomen, which helped confirm the identity of the body.
According to TMZ’s original description, the photo of dead Liam Payne showed part of his body on a wooden deck at the hotel. Photo: TMZ
Although the images were removed, the damage had already been done. Social networks, such as X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, Telegram and Facebook were flooded with comments criticizing the publication of the photo of dead Liam Payne. Many argued that this type of content is unnecessary and violates the privacy and respect owed to loved ones in a time of grief.
Last image of Liam Payne alive
Another leaked image shows Liam Payne in life, hours before his death. In this one, captured by the hotel’s security cameras, he is seen returning to his room. He was wearing a sleeveless shirt, with his characteristic tattoos on display. Although the quality of the image does not allow us to determine whether he was under the influence of any substance, it has generated multiple theories among fans and the media.
The incident remains under investigation, and at this time, it is being handled as a possible suicide. Photo: courtesy
Liam Payne’s Room Photos Leaked
In addition to the images of the body, photos of the room where Liam Payne spent his last hours were leaked. The room was in a chaotic state, with remains of trash and damaged objects, suggesting that the singer may have been in an altered state. Among the items found in the room were aluminum foil, remains of candles and white powder, which according to speculation could be cocaine.
. Preliminary autopsy results have confirmed that the cause of death was severe multiple trauma. Photo: tunota.com
Audio video of the 911 call prior to Liam Payne’s fall
Audio of the 911 call made by the CasaSur hotel manager was also leaked, revealing distressing details about Liam Payne’s condition before his death. In the call, the manager described that the artist was “overwhelmed by drugs and alcohol” and requested urgent help to prevent his situation from worsening.
What did Liam Payne die from?: cause of death
The incident remains under investigation and is currently being treated as a possible suicide. The preliminary results of the autopsy have confirmed that the cause of death was severe multiple trauma that caused internal and external bleeding, as a result of the fall from the third floor.
Liam Payne’s death has left a deep mark on music and his fans, who are still processing this sad news. The handling of leaked images, both of her body and her surroundings, has opened a debate about the ethical limits of sensational journalism.