Showbiz website TMZ deletes photos of Liam Payne’s dead body following fan fury

Showbiz website TMZ faced backlash from fans after posting photos of Liam Payne’s dead body.

The US publication shared photos showing the singer’s arm, waist and tattoos to confirm reports he died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

An image of the police tent set up over Liam’s body at the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires was also released.

The article said: “TMZ obtained a photo showing Liam’s body on a wooden deck at the hotel with tables and chairs nearby.

“We don’t show the whole body, but you can clearly see his tattoo: a clock on his left forearm and a scorpion on his abdomen.”

However, TMZ quickly removed the photos following furious outcry from fans and celebrities who called them a “disgrace.”

One of Liam Payne’s latest selfies in Buenos Aires was captioned: “Beautiful day in Argentina.”

A fire ambulance leaves the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires with Payne’s body

Many fans arrived at the scene in Buenos Aires following the death of Liam Payne.

Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, posted a photo of the couple on her Instagram last August.

The celebrity news site also edited the copy to say: “TMZ saw a photo showing Liam’s body on the hotel patio with tables and chairs nearby.”

“You can clearly see his tattoos – a clock on his left forearm and a scorpion on his abdomen – which helped us confirm the witnesses’ initial reports.”

Former X Factor contestant Rylan Clark criticized the decision to publish the photos.

He wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “And TMZ damn shame on you. Disgrace.’

Pop star Alesia Cara added: “You’re disgusting @TMZ”

The former One Direction star died after falling from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur hotel in trendy Palermo.

Police were contacted by a hotel staff member who reported “an aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol.”

Shortly afterwards, workers heard a loud noise in the hotel courtyard before the Wolverhampton-born singer’s body was discovered shortly after 5pm local time.

The star allegedly “acted erratically in the hotel lobby and smashed his laptop” before “having to be taken back to his room”, according to local media.

Yesterday, fans placed candles outside the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Liam Payne performs at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on October 13, 2018.

Forensic teams comb Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires where Payne died

Payne rose to fame at the age of 16 after forming boy band One Direction on The X Factor in 2010 alongside Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles.

Shocked supporters gathered outside after police cordoned off the area with forensic investigators seen entering and exiting in white protective suits and blue gloves.

They were seen lighting candles and adorning the roadside with flowers in an impromptu vigil as they paid tribute to the beloved music star.

Argentine police received a call from a hotel employee requesting emergency help for an intoxicated guest, according to an audio recording related to the case obtained from the Buenos Aires Security Ministry.

The worker said, “When he’s conscious he destroys the whole room and we need you to send someone.” »

Emergency Medical Services Director Alberto Crescenti said Payne suffered “very serious injuries after falling from a third floor into an interior courtyard.”

“We verified his identity using the passport he had,” he added.

His body was transported to a local morgue where an autopsy will be performed.

(L to R) Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Niall Horan of One Direction in 2015

Emergency services arrive at Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires after Payne is found dead

(L to R) Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan (seated) Liam Payne and Harry Styles in 2010

Emergency services arrive at Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires after Payne is found dead

One Direction and Liam Payne fans gather outside the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires

Payne arrived in Argentina earlier this month to attend his ex-bandmate Niall Horan’s concert.

The star’s latest Snapchat post showed him happily posing with partner Kate Cassidy as they looked in a mirror – a photo originally taken last August.

Other messages from the final moments of Payne’s life showed him having lunch in his hotel room, where he revealed the couple “woke up at 1 p.m. every day” and chose Forest Gump as their wedding costume. Halloween.

Payne formed boy band One Direction in 2010, alongside Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, after auditioning individually for The X Factor.

After becoming one of the biggest pop groups in the world with five albums and four world tours, One Direction took an indefinite hiatus in 2016.