AceShowbiz - Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, was reportedly involved in a tense argument with an unidentified woman just hours before he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. This sad event, which took place on Wednesday, October 16 has left fans and former bandmates in deep mourning.

Eyewitnesses described Payne's behavior as erratic and troubling. Michael Fleischmann, who was staying at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, recounted that Payne appeared "a little wild" and repeatedly offered the woman $20,000, stating, "I have $55 million and I like to help people." The interaction took place around 2 P.M., and Fleischmann noted that Payne seemed highly agitated and energized.

Fleischmann's mother, Toni, also witnessed the unsettling scene, noting the woman's discomfort and the hotel manager's attempts to calm Payne. Both Fleischmanns later shared an elevator with the singer, further describing his behavior as bizarre. Toni said, "There was a feeling of anxiety in the area."

Another guest, known only as Rebecca, recounted a 30-minute encounter with Payne in the hotel lobby around 4:30 P.M., just 30 minutes before his fatal fall. Rebecca observed Payne's desperate behavior for recognition while she and her friends waited to take the suite he was supposed to vacate.

Rebecca detailed Payne's sudden outburst after reading an upsetting email on his laptop. "Suddenly he took the computer, shouted, 'F**k this s**t, mate!' and started bashing the computer on the ground," she said. The distressed singer also told Rebecca, "I used to be in a boy band. That's why I'm so f**ked up."

The hotel staff described Payne's erratic actions, and photos from his room showed drug paraphernalia and signs of destruction. This disturbing scenario culminated in Payne's tragic fall from his third-floor balcony at approximately 5:00 P.M.

Liam Payne, 31, suffered fatal head traumas leading to internal and external bleeding. While officials have not confirmed whether his fall was accidental or intentional, the presence of alcohol and drugs in his room has deepened concerns about his state of mind.

In the wake of this tragedy, Payne's family and former One Direction bandmates, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson, have expressed their grief. The band's joint statement emphasized their deep sorrow and need for time to mourn their beloved friend and brother.