Circumstances of Death
died after falling from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in , with initial reports indicating it was unclear if the fall was accidental or not.
Argentine authorities found Payne's room in disarray, with indications of drug and alcohol use, leading to an investigation into the incident as a "doubtful death."
Background and Impact
Payne, a member of , had been vocal about his struggles with substance abuse and was in Buenos Aires to attend a concert by former bandmate .
The news of Payne's death has shocked fans and the music industry, with tributes pouring in from fellow artists and a large gathering of fans at the hotel.