What's Trending 10/18/24: More details on Liam Payne's death from the post-autopsy report

His death is being investigated as a “questionable death,” though reports suggest he was alone during the fall
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o   New details emerged from the post-autopsy report about Liam Payne’s final moments after his death on Wednesday at the age of 31.

o   An initial report revealed that Liam “may have fallen in a state of semi or total unconsciousness” before the fatal fall.

o   The autopsy found 25 injuries consistent with a fall, with craniocerebral injuries as the primary cause of death, compounded by hemorrhages in the skull, thorax, abdomen, and limbs.

o   His death is being investigated as a “questionable death,” though reports suggest he was alone during the fall and experiencing a substance abuse-related episode.

o   Minutes before his fall at 5:07 PM, hotel staff called 911, reporting a guest under the influence of drugs and alcohol who had damaged objects in his room.

o   Payne’s landing position indicated he did not attempt to protect himself.

o   Investigators found narcotics, alcohol, and destroyed furniture in the hotel room, with no signs of foul play or third-party involvement.

o   Two women present earlier and three hotel staff have been interviewed, but the death was due to the gravity of his injuries.

o   Liam Payne's death has deeply affected Hollywood, with many celebrities paying tribute online.

o   Halsey shared that she was a devoted One Direction fan and expressed her sorrow, saying she "cannot fathom this untimely loss" as a parent, artist, and fan.

o   Camila Cabello, who also got her start on "The X Factor," recalled meeting Liam as a young artist and called his passing a "tragedy.”.

o   And Liam's former One Direction bandmates—Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan—released a joint statement from the band's Instagram account, expressing their devastation and vowing to treasure their memories with him "forever."

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