Liam Payne, a former member of the iconic British boy band One Direction, died after a fall from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires.

The shock death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Buenos Aires sees the 31-year-old leave behind a mega fortune for his only child.

According to local police reports via CNN, Payne died after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in Palermo.

Liam Payne’s death has shocked the world. Picture: Marc Piasecki/GC Images

Payne shares his only child, a son born in 2017, Bear Gray Payne, with former Girls Aloud singer and former X Factor UK judge Cheryl Cole.

Payne’s amassed a net worth of over AU$109m (around £56m) and achieved this through his musical career, numerous tours, and property portfolio that included homes in the lush hills of Malibu and the scenic county of Surrey in South West England.

The late singer with his then partner former X Factor UK judge and singer Cheryl Cole (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Payne captured the world’s attention alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan as part of the British boy band phenomenon One Direction when they first found fame on the UK reality show The X Factor in 2010.

The band became a global sensation before announcing a hiatus in 2015. Payne then pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album “LP1” in 2019.

Properties that make up part of Payne’s fortune include:

Monte Nido Mansion:

The Monte Nido mansion had paranormal activity according to Payne’s ex partner Cheryl Cole Source: Hilton & Hyland

In 2021, Liam Payne, former member of mega boy band One Direction, made headlines with the sale of his haunted Monte Nido mansion for $A13.1m ($US10.161m).

Payne was unable to sell the home for several years.

The transaction barely turned a profit over five years after he purchased the property for $US10m in 2015 – Payne said at the time his then partner Cheryl Cole had paranormal experiences in the residence.

Payne revealed Cheryl avoided the top room during her pregnancy with son Bear, fearing the supernatural presence he believed existed in the home.

The home was unable to be sold for several years but was eventually sold to pop star Halsey

The singer recounted eerie occurrences such as flickering lights and randomly running taps.

Initially listing the charming mansion for $US14m in 2018 before dropping the price to $US10.75m — pop sensation Halsey was named as the new owner.

The mansion nestled in the hills above Malibu, the sprawling estate spanned nearly five acres.

Some features of the home included a main 9,700-square-foot house, guesthouse, recording studio, and various entertainment amenities.

The lush grounds boast manicured gardens, koi ponds, waterfalls, a pool, and a meditation house designed to offer serenity and elegance.

Surrey Home:

Inside Payne’s $12.3m Surry home, with a tribute to Bono.

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Liam Payne listed his stunning AU$12.3m (US$8.9m) mansion in Surrey, United Kingdom following his split from partner Cheryl Cole.

The Georgian-style five-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion, located just outside London, featured a statement exterior with a modern and vibrant bachelor pad within.

The home included ice-white interiors, with ample space for entertaining.

The property included a lush garden, a swimming pool, a soccer pitch, and a tennis court.

A giant Iron Man statue was a statement piece for Payne’s cinema room.

The home cinema included a secret door from the games room, filled with film posters and eccentric art pieces.

Payne was known for his taste with whimsical additions like a life-size Iron Man figurine in the home and eclectic decor choices.

His Surrey Home included a miniature living area with a plush velvet couch and a zebra-patterned carpet.

The late pop star’s mancave featuring a bar, pinball machines, pool table and library.

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