Liam Payne fans enraged as One Direction's Wikipedia page changed after tragic death

Fans of One Direction have been left raging after the Wikipedia page for the mega-band was changed almost instantly following the death of Liam Payne on Wednesday

One Direction fans have blasted people who changed the Wikipedia page for the band after Liam Payne's death.

The late musician tragically died aged 31 having sustained suffering catastrophic injuries after falling from the third floor of his hotel in Buenos Aires. Liam was holidaying in the Latin American country with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, but she had returned to her hometown in Florida just before his devastating death.

Police, firefighters and ambulances were seen outside of a hotel building after Liam tragically fell. Police are said to have been called to reports of a man acting aggressively at the hotel who could be under the effect of drink or drugs. Liam, who found fame as one fifth of One Direction alongside Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan, dominated the globe and rapidly became the biggest boyband in history.

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But moments after the news of his death was confirmed, internet users rapidly changed the One Direction Wikipedia page to list him as a "past member" alongside Zayn, who quit the band in 2015. Fans have now slammed those who changed the entry, branding it "f***ed up".

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one said: "But he's still a member of 1D :(( wtf is this. They already updated the One Direction Wikipedia page." A second added: "There's NO WAY?? I literally heard the sound of my heart breaking in pieces." Meanwhile another added: "This is nasty he's still a member of One Direction idgaf."

Liam's devastated family, consisting of dad Geoff, mum Karen and older sisters Nicola and Ruth have since issued a statement sharing their heartbreak. They said: "We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we'll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time."

An autopsy has shed light on his death and states it was consistent with a ten-metre fall he suffered from the balcony of his room, located on the third floor of the Casa Sur hotel on Godoy Cruz Street in Buenos Aires. The report stated a toxicological and anatomical-pathological study of his blood and urine were being undertaken to determine whether there were any traces of drugs. Additionally, the musician's medical history might be requested to analyse his mental health history.

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Currently, an investigation is being led by Prosecutor No. 16, which is headed by Andrés Madrea. Testimonies are being taken by Deputy Secretary María Florencia Lavaggi. The full autopsy results will be revealed in due course. Staff from the Mobile Criminalistics Unit of the City Police of Buenos Aires collected forensic evidence from Liam's room at the hotel he was staying at. Police discovered a bottle of whiskey, a lighter, a phone that may belong to Liam – which will now be examined for messages. Fingerprints were discovered on all items.

They also confirmed that a white powder was discovered in the room, alongside medication including clonazepam and energy tablets. Liam's personal notebook and his passport have been seized and handed to authorities.

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