Liam Payne had crack cocktail and ‘pink cocaine’ in his system before his death
Liam Payne had a toxic cocktail and pink cocaine in his system before his death.
October 21, 2024, published at 11:45 am ET
Troubled former heartthrob Liam Payne reportedly had a deadly mix of drugs in his system at the time of his shocking death in Buenos Aires last week.
According to new toxicology reports, the One Direction star had ‘pink cocaine’, a combination of ketamine, methamphetamine and ecstasy, as well as benzodiazepine, cocaine and crack in his bloodstream, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
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Payne jumped to his death from his balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina last week at the age of 31.
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ABC News also reported that a makeshift aluminum pipe – most likely used to ingest the substances – had been spotted nearby.
RadarOnline.com revealed last week that white powder, matches and aluminum foil were found in the singer’s hotel room following his fateful dive from his hotel balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina.
Fellow guests also reported that Payne was behaving “erratically” in the lobby just hours before his death, with the hotel owner even calling 911 out of fear that Payne’s life was “in danger.”
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It was reported that Payne had ‘pink cocaine’ and other hard drugs such as benzodiazepine, cocaine and crack in his blood at the time of death.
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Payne was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering serious injuries from his 45-foot fall, including a fractured skull.
The update comes as the singer’s father, Geoff Payne, is currently in Argentina and refuses to leave until he makes plans to return his son’s body.
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Geoff arrived at the hotel on Friday and is now working to bring his son’s body home after the autopsy is completed.
A source told the Mirror: “Liam’s loved ones just want him home, back where he belongs among his family.”
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“They have been working through the logistics of how best to get his body back to Britain. Geoff is determined to accompany his son home.”
After his death, Payne’s father made the agonizing journey from Britain to South America, but the grieving family will have to go through a long and painful process to retrieve the body.
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Payne’s family were “totally devastated” after news of his death and released a statement the following day.
They said: “Liam will live on in our hearts forever and we will remember him for his kind, funny and courageous soul.
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Payne fell to his death after guests at the Casa Sur Hotel claimed the singer was acting ‘creepy’ in the lobby.
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“We support each other as a family as best we can and ask for privacy and space during this terrible time.”
Several other people from the star’s life released statements after his death.
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After his death, white powder, burnt aluminum foil, matches and a broken TV screen were found in the singer’s hotel room.
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His ex-bandmates – Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik – released a joint statement saying they were ‘completely devastated’ by the news of their ‘brother’.
They wrote: “In time, and as everyone is able, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, whom we loved dearly. “
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“The memories we shared with him will be cherished forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you, Liam.”
Payne’s ex Cheryl Cole, who shares her 7-year-old son Bear with the late singer, also shared a tribute on Instagram following reports that the former Britain’s Got Talent judge “couldn’t stop crying” after news of his death.
She wrote: “As I try to navigate this earth-shattering event and process my own grief during this indescribably painful time. ‘I would like to gently remind everyone that we have lost a human being.’
“Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, an ear friend and a father to our seven-year-old son. A son who now has to face the reality that he will never see his father again…”
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