Liam Payne’s Final Days: Everything to know about this documentary 

Liam Payne’s Final Days is an upcoming documentary episode by ABC News Studios, focusing on the star's untimely death and the circumstances around his final days. The news of his demise shocked millions of his fans worldwide, who adored him since his time with One Direction.

The official logline of Liam Payne’s Final Days reads:

“Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall: How One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died. The boy band singer’s sudden death sparked renewed questions about the dark side of fame. How did the 31-year-old’s brilliant star fade so dramatically?”

Liam shot to worldwide fame in 2010, after becoming a member of the boyband One Direction, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan. The band earned legions of fans with chart-topping hits like Night Changes, Story of My Life, Drag Me Down, What Makes You Beautiful, Best Song Ever, and Better Than Words, among others.

After the band split up in 2016, Payne embarked on a solo career and released tracks like Teardrops, Strip That Down, Live Forever, and more.

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How to watch Liam Payne’s Final Days and more, explored

Liam Payne seen with his pet dog in March 2024 (Image via Instagram/@liampayne)

The Impact x Nightline series from ABC News Studios will cover Liam Payne's life story and tragic death, in an episode titled Liam Payne’s Final Days. The episode from the show's second season is set to stream on Hulu on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

The episode is hosted by the show's co-anchor Juju Chang, and features interviews with Payne's close friends like Mary Byrne. Mary was a contestant on X-Factor and became close friends with Liam and other members of One Direction during their stint on the reality series.

Liam Payne’s Final Days also includes interviews with the social psychologist, Dr. Azadeh Aalai, and the ABC News contributors Chris Connelly, Megan Ryte, and Kelley Carter. Furthermore, Natalie Barada, a die-hard One Direction fan, also features in the documentary episode.

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The latest details about Liam Payne's death

Liam Payne’s Final Days airs on Hulu in October 2024 (Image via Instagram/@liampayne)

The 31-year-old singer-songwriter died on October 16, 2024, after suffering a fatal fall from the third-story balcony of the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The circumstances around his death are still being investigated, as of the time of this writing.

According to a preliminary autopsy report, Liam died of "multiple trauma" and "internal and external hemorrhage." Additionally, an initial toxicology report found the presence of multiple drugs like cocaine, crack, and benzodiazepine in his system. Allegedly, he had also consumed "pink cocaine," which is a mix of ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and opioids, before his death.

In the moments leading to his death, Payne had reportedly trashed his hotel room and was exhibiting erratic behavior to an extent that concerned the hotel staff. Reportedly, the receptionist called 911 at least twice, notifying them that the musician was heavily intoxicated on drugs and alcohol and that his life was in danger.

The Steal My Girl singer had spoken candidly about his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction in the past. He had revealed that he started drinking heavily while touring with One Direction, adding that he also grappled with suicidal thoughts. However, he seeked treatment for his addictions and told fans in July 2023 that he was six months sober, following a 100-day stint in rehab.

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Payne is survived by his parents Karen Payne and Geoff Payne, sisters Nicola Payne and Ruth Payne, and son Bear Grey Payne (with his ex-partner, Cheryl).