Liam Payne, the beloved former member of One Direction, tragically passed away at the young age of 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16. Reports suggest that he fell from his hotel balcony, although the official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Just hours before this sad news, Liam was active on social media, sharing joyful updates that have since gone viral. In his last Snapchat post, he appeared relaxed and casual, wearing jeans, a t-shirt, and a baseball hat while sitting in a chair and looking into the distance. He captioned the photo, “Halloween costume idea: Forrest Gump,” referencing the iconic film.

Earlier that same day, Liam shared a shirtless photo with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, and posted a video where he described it as a “Lovely day in Argentina.” Fans are now left wondering what could have happened between his cheerful posts and the unfortunate news of his passing.

In a now-deleted video, Liam and Kate talked about their plans to ride horses and play polo. He playfully mentioned, “Polo Liam unlocked,” while sharing snippets of their fun day. Another clip featured the couple making silly faces at the camera, with Liam writing, “Quality time.” He also posted an adorable picture of himself cradling his dog, captioned “Out like a light.”

Just days prior, Liam had attended Niall Horan’s concert in Buenos Aires, expressing his excitement on Instagram about the trip. He mentioned wanting to reconnect with Niall, saying they had a lot to catch up on.

On the day of his death, witnesses noted that Liam was acting strangely. Reports say he smashed his laptop at the hotel front desk and needed assistance getting back to his room.

As fans process this devastating loss, they continue to share their condolences and remember Liam for the happy moments he shared online. His final posts remind us of the joy he brought to so many, and he will be deeply missed.