"Must be a surreal experience for Geoff" — Netizens react to Liam Payne's father standing on 2nd-floor balcony of the hotel where his son died

Netizens react to Liam Payne
Netizens react to Liam Payne's father standing on 2nd-floor balcony of the hotel where his son died (Image via Instagram/@geoffxpayn)

Liam Payne’s father, Geoff Payne, came down to Argentina after the tragic demise of his son. As per local media outlets, he was seen standing on the second floor of the hotel where the One Direction singer died. The third floor, where the singer was staying, is reported to be closed to preserve evidence.

A video showing Geoff Payne on the CasaSur hotel's second-floor balcony sparked netizens' grief. One X user mentioned,

“Being on that balcony must be a surreal experience for Geoff, especially given the circumstances. It’s a painful reminder of the loss, and it’s hard to process something like that.”

Netizens sounded empathetic in her comments as they tried to reflect on Geoff Payne’s grief.

“standing on the place where your son lost his life must be gut wrenching, not to mention all the cameras pointed at him while grieving....” a social media user wrote.
“i can’t even comprehend what he must be thinking or how he is feeling. so so so devastating,” another X user wrote.
“It must be incredibly difficult for him to be there under those circumstances,” a netizen shared.

Social media users expressed concern about cameras in the area, citing privacy violations, while others reflected on Geoff Payne’s emotional state.

“I can only imagine how hard it must have been for him to stand where his son died in the crosshairs of the cameras...” a person wrote on X.
“This is such a tragic situation. Sending strength to his family as they navigate this,” another social media user wrote.
“Why are there so many cameras? Why is there no privacy?” a netizen pointed out.
“A father standing on the 2nd-floor balcony, so close to where his son died, must feel an unbearable mix of sorrow and helplessness,” an X user wrote.

Liam Payne was reportedly forced to leave a previous hotel

Liam Payne was reportedly kicked out of a different hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, just days before his fatal fall. Sources indicated that the singer was made to leave Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires before checking into the CasaSur Hotel.

A preliminary autopsy revealed that Liam Payne died from multiple injuries, including internal and external hemorrhages, which affected his skull, chest, abdomen, and limbs, contributing to the cause of death. First responders arrived at the scene but were unable to revive Liam Payne due to the severity of his injuries from the fall.

The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office confirmed these findings. Authorities are still investigating whether the fall was accidental or intentional, though they have ruled out third-party involvement.

Witnesses reported that Liam Payne was behaving erratically in the hotel lobby before his death, allegedly smashing his laptop and needing assistance to his room. Officials stated that no defensive injuries were found, and the toxicology report is still pending.

Geoff Payne and Karen expressed their grief over the loss of their son, Liam, in a family statement. The Payne family shared their sorrow, remembering Liam Payne for his kind, funny, and courageous spirit in a message to the BBC the day after his passing.

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