Liam Payne remembered across the world as vigils are held in London, Paris, New York, Colombia and Stockholm as thousands of fans unite to remember life of One Direction star

Fans of Liam Payne have gathered across the world from London to Paris, New York and Stockholm, to pay tribute to the One Direction star.


Fans of Liam Payne have gathered across the world from London to Paris, New York and Stockholm, to pay tribute to the One Direction star.

The 31-year-old plunged 45ft from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentinas capital on Wednesday. 

Heartbroken fans came together this afternoon to pay their respects at a vigil at the Peter Pan Statue in Hyde Park

Bereaved attendees brought flowers, letters, drawings as well as One Direction memorabilia to lay under a picture of the star in the Tuilleries Garden, Paris.

Some came in groups and held each other as they mourned his loss and celebrated his life. 

It comes after a source close to his family spoke of how he was left in his room on the day he fell to his death.

A large crowd gathers in Hyde Park, London, today at the Peter Pan statue, to honour the former One Direction star

A large crowd gathers in Hyde Park, London, today at the Peter Pan statue, to honour the former One Direction star

A fan holds back her tears as people gather in Hyde Park, London, for a vigil held in honour of the former One Direction star

A fan holds back her tears as people gather in Hyde Park, London, for a vigil held in honour of the former One Direction star 

Fans hugged and held on to each other as they paid their respects to the former One Direction star

Fans hugged and held on to each other as they paid their respects to the former One Direction star 

People hold balloons and flowers as they gather to honour the 31-year-old who died this week

People hold balloons and flowers as they gather to honour the 31-year-old who died this week 

Large crowds gathered in the Tuilleries Garden, Paris, today as they laid flowers and letters for Liam

Large crowds gathered in the Tuilleries Garden, Paris, today as they laid flowers and letters for Liam 

Two fans huddled under an umbrella as flowers, balloons and pictures were placed at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park, London

Two fans huddled under an umbrella as flowers, balloons and pictures were placed at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park, London 

Fans hold a candle-lit vigil to pay tribute to British singer Liam Payne in Bogota on October 18

Fans hold a candle-lit vigil to pay tribute to British singer Liam Payne in Bogota on October 18

Today, a memorial will take place at the Peter Pan Statue in Hyde Park, central London at 2pm

Today, a memorial will take place at the Peter Pan Statue in Hyde Park, central London at 2pm

It will take place at the Peter Pan Statue in Hyde Park (pictured)

It will take place at the Peter Pan Statue in Hyde Park (pictured)

Balloons were placed in front of the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park this afternoon as fans gathered for a vigil held in honour of Liam Payne

Balloons were placed in front of the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park this afternoon as fans gathered for a vigil held in honour of Liam Payne 

Yesterday, a heart-breaking vigil was held at Keel Warf Bridge in Liverpool with people pictured laying candles, flowers and cars.

In London, heartbroken fans hugged each other as they created a wall of tributes inside the Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly Circus.

Tributes have flooded in for the popstar from millions of friends and fans of Payne, including the mother of his child Cheryl Cole.

Today, a fan-organised event is being held in Hyde Park in memory of Liam and to honour his shining spirit and unforgettable impact.

A source close to Payne said last night: Liam didnt have to die. Liam didnt want to die. He had promised us all he would never commit suicide. He was looking forward to the future.

If someone had called an ambulance when he collapsed in the hotel lobby instead of taking him back to his room and leaving him in there alone, in a psychotic state, he would still be with us.

A fan holds a banner which reads Forever in our hearts at a vigil to celebrate Liams life at Washington Square Park in New York

A fan holds a banner which reads Forever in our hearts at a vigil to celebrate Liams life at Washington Square Park in New York 

People stand in front of flowers and tributes on a bridge in the city centre to remember the former One Direction singer

People stand in front of flowers and tributes on a bridge in the city centre to remember the former One Direction singer

Tributes left by people during a vigil for 31-year-old singer Liam Payne in Liverpool

Tributes left by people during a vigil for 31-year-old singer Liam Payne in Liverpool 

Vigils have been held across the world in the days since Payne died. One is pictured in Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday

Vigils have been held across the world in the days since Payne died. One is pictured in Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday

The One Direction star fell from a third floor balcony at the CasaSur hotel (seen)

The One Direction star fell from a third floor balcony at the CasaSur hotel (seen)

Payne was initially in Argentina with girlfriend Kate Cassidy (right) before she left for the US in the days before he died

Payne was initially in Argentina with girlfriend Kate Cassidy (right) before she left for the US in the days before he died 

Paynes father Geoff Payne looks at tributes left outside the hotel where the singer died

Paynes father Geoff Payne looks at tributes left outside the hotel where the singer died

A woman leaves a tribute to former One Direction band member Liam Payne at the Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly Circus

A woman leaves a tribute to former One Direction band member Liam Payne at the Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly Circus

People look at tributes to former One Direction band member Liam Payne at the Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly Circus

 People look at tributes to former One Direction band member Liam Payne at the Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly Circus

Police found drugs in Paynes room including cristal, a potent hallucinogenic that causes blackouts and psychotic episodes.

A source said: Where did Liam get the drugs when he had no money?

Multiple police sources have said investigators believe someone in the hotel supplied him with drugs. There have been unconfirmed reports that the hotel conducted an internal probe and fired at least one employee.

It was also revealed:

Candles left in the shape of a heart for Liam Payne in Liverpool

Candles left in the shape of a heart for Liam Payne in Liverpool 

A source close to Payne has said that he did not commit suicide and could have been saved

A source close to Payne has said that he did not commit suicide and could have been saved

Fans consoling each other as they look at memorials to Payne in the Argentine capital

Fans consoling each other as they look at memorials to Payne in the Argentine capital

Last night investigators told the MoS the probe into the stars death is ongoing but said charges against those who supplied the drugs were imminent.

Payne arrived in Argentina on September 30 with his girlfriend Kate and close friend Roger Nores. 

A source close to Payne said: Liams US visa was expiring and he had to leave America to renew it so he decided to go to Buenos Aires to see Niall Horan perform and get his new visa.

In the most comprehensive account of the One Direction stars final hours, The Mail on Sunday was told those closest to Payne believe if an ambulance had been called immediately when he collapsed in a Buenos Aires hotel lobby on Wednesday – rather than some time later when he was back alone in his third-floor room – he would have lived.

But when Payne went to the US embassy in Buenos Aires the week before last he found officials had Googled him and discovered he had spent multiple stints in rehab for drugs and alcohol.

A source close to Payne  told the Mail on Sunday: Liam didnt have to die. Liam didnt want to die. He had promised us all he would never commit suicide

A source close to Payne  told the Mail on Sunday: Liam didnt have to die. Liam didnt want to die. He had promised us all he would never commit suicide

They ordered him to do medical tests, see a doctor, do bloodwork and x-rays and see a psychiatrist and that was all done the first week. Liam thought the trip would only last a few days but because of all the tests he ended up getting stuck there.

After spending last weekend at a polo farm outside Buenos Aires, girlfriend Kate flew back to Miami on Monday to care for the couples dog while Payne checked into the CasaSur hotel.

He had no money and his credit cards werent working, so he was spending all his time in the room.

On Tuesday he asked for a McDonalds. He was happy and in good spirits.

The test results all came back totally clean on Tuesday and he had an appointment at the embassy to get his passport stamped with the visa on Thursday and then he was going to leave Argentina immediately.

The source said a family friend visited him around 10am that morning to deliver his favourite American style chocolate-chip cookies from a bakery three blocks from the hotel.

He seemed a bit tipsy, like he had been drinking, but wasnt in a bad state. He was happy.

He was replicating Fireproof on his computer. He loved recreating instrumentals and that was his favourite One Direction song. He was redoing the beat. He was in a good place, planning for the future, looking forward to going home to Miami to his girlfriend and his dog.

Payne rose to fame with band One Direction. He is pictured with bandmates (left-right) Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

Payne rose to fame with band One Direction. He is pictured with bandmates (left-right) Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

Payne seen performing on stage with Harry Styles in 2015

Payne seen performing on stage with Harry Styles in 2015

Payne and his friend had coffee before the friend left.

The singer ordered whisky and champagne from the hotel bar before returning to his room.

Around 11am police say two prostitutes visited his room but left at 3pm after a row because he could not pay them cash.

Witnesses saw Payne arguing in the lobby with the women.

Around 3pm the hotel called Roger Nores, a friend of Paynes, to report the singer was causing a disturbance in the lobby.

Mr Nores came and apologised to onlookers, telling them hes a really nice guy and took him to his room before leaving to run errands.

Hotel guest Brett Watson from Chicago told ITV that Payne came back down to the lobby several times. At one point he lay on a sofa in the lobby playing on his computer. Mr Watson said: There was an incident where he was very frustrated and was smashing his laptop in the lobby.

There have been reports that was in reaction to receiving a mystery email, but sources say they have no idea what message may have caused Payne to explode. Mr Watson said: The final time he came back down he actually passed out in the lobby of the hotel, looked like he was convulsing a little bit and had to be physically taken back to his room.

The source said: If Liam was convulsing. why didnt the hotel call an ambulance immediately?

That is what no one can understand. He never convulsed before.

If he was that sick why did someone take him back to his room and leave him there alone, with an open door to the balcony?

A hotel employee called 911 to report Payne was smashing up his hotel room before he fell

A hotel employee called 911 to report Payne was smashing up his hotel room before he fell 

Funeral arrangements will be made once Paynes body has been repatriated to the UK, which may take days

Funeral arrangements will be made once Paynes body has been repatriated to the UK, which may take days

A hotel employee later called 911 to report Payne was smashing up his hotel room and to say they were worried he might jump.

The source said: If they were worried he might jump, why didnt someone go and sit with him? Why was he left alone?

Did they treat him differently because he was a celebrity? If he had been a regular person would they have called an ambulance? Maybe they were worried about a scandal.

If Liam was in a psychotic state he didnt know what he was a doing. He could have been trying to leave his room and he went to the balcony thinking it was the room exit and accidentally fell.

We are tormented by the fact he was left alone in his room after he had convulsions and was clearly in a psychotic state.

There are so many questions. Who supplied the drugs to him? Why did they take him back and leave him alone in his room? That was stupid and reckless. Leaving a person having a psychotic breakdown alone in a room with an open balcony is like giving someone a loaded gun. He didnt know what he was doing. He was out of it.

He may have been trying to leave the room.

Paynes father Geoff arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday to identify his sons body. He was accompanied by long-time One Direction bodyguard Paul Higgins.

The source added: The narrative so far has been wrong

The source added: The narrative so far has been wrong

Funeral arrangements will be made once Paynes body has been repatriated to the UK, which may take days.

The source added: The narrative so far has been wrong. People have been saying Liam relapsed on drugs and wanted to kill himself because his life was so bad.

That wasnt the case. He was in a good place. He was happy and making plans for the future with Kate who he loved. Someone gave him drugs and those drugs caused a psychotic event.

The tragedy is if someone had called an ambulance when he collapsed in the lobby and was convulsing, he would still be alive.

Additional reporting: Heather Briley, Federico Fahsbender and Daniel Bates

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Источник: Daily Online

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