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Listen: Hotel makes 911 call before Liam Payne's death

Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, Buenos Aires.

Just prior to the incident, the Casa Sur Hotel's receptionist called emergency services to report his concern about the musician's behaviour.

For more on the singer's death click here

17 October 2024

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