After the tragic passing of Liam Payne, Bruce Springsteen has shared his thoughts on the significant stress the music industry places on young artists. Payne, who was a member of One Direction, was just 31 years old.

Local authorities confirmed that Payne’s life ended after falling from the third floor of the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

“It’s not uncommon in my line of work,” Springsteen remarked regarding Payne’s young age at the time of his death, in a Thursday interview with The Telegraph. “It’s a regular occurrence.”

He explained further, saying, “Young individuals often lack the maturity and self-awareness needed to shield themselves from the overwhelming aspects of fame and success. Many end up losing their way, resorting to substances like drugs or alcohol to relieve that pressure.”

Payne rose to international fame as a member of the now-defunct pop band One Direction, which included Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson, and later found success as a solo artist with the hit song “Strip That Down” featuring Quavo.

In recent times, Payne had openly discussed battling addiction and his mental health issues during the peak of One Direction’s popularity.

“I relate to that deeply,” Springsteen stated, adding, “I’ve had my own struggles with various challenges.”

Authorities release 911 call made prior to Liam Payne’s death

A 911 call obtained by Reuters reveals that the head of hotel reception requested medical assistance for “a guest who is intoxicated by drugs and alcohol.” The receptionist mentioned that the guest was “destroying the entire room” when he was “conscious,” during the call.

The operator confirmed the hotel’s location, and the staff member added, “We urgently need someone because, frankly, I’m not sure if the guest’s life is in jeopardy. He has a room with a balcony, and we’re worried he may do something harmful to himself.”

What led to Liam Payne’s death?

The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office No. 16 in Argentina announced that Payne died from “polytrauma” and both “internal and external hemorrhage” following his fall from the balcony.

Officials are looking into the events surrounding his passing but believe he was alone when he fell.

According to prosecutors, an autopsy was undertaken based on testimonies from five witnesses, including three hotel employees and two women who were with Payne but left prior to the incident.

As stated, Payne’s remains were taken to a morgue, where forensic experts conducted the autopsy late Wednesday night. They identified “25 injuries consistent with those resulting from a fall from considerable height.”

Authorities noted that his brain injuries were severe enough to cause death, and “internal and external hemorrhaging” in the upper body also contributed to the tragic outcome.

If you or someone you know is facing challenges with substance use, please call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). This service is free, confidential, and available in both English and Spanish.