Liam Payne’s dad, Geoff, arrives in Argentina after singer’s death

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Liam Payne’s father, Geoff Payne, has stepped out for the first time since his son’s tragic death at 31. Geoff traveled from the UK to Argentina and was spotted leaving his hotel Friday morning, on his way to the Buenos Aires Judicial Office, per TMZ.Geoff wore a navy suit as he walked through the street.Payne fell to his death from the third floor of his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.

It’s unclear if his fall was intentional or accidental. However, an autopsy released on Thursday indicated that Payne may have been unconscious at the time of his fatal fall, and witnesses told TMZ that Payne was acting “erratic” before the fatal incident.“Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul,” his family said in a joint statement on Thursday.The former members of One Direction released a joint statement that same day.“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” read the message from Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, which was obtained by the Post on Thursday. “In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.

But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.”They added, “The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.

For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”Payne rose to fame after the group was formed on “X Factor” in 2010.Simon Cowell, who discovered the group, shared his sentiments on Friday.“You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens,” Cowell wrote on Instagram. “Liam, I am devastated..