NEWS OF THE WEEK: Liam Payne's toxicology report reveals high blood alcohol level at time of death
The former One Direction singer passed away at the age of 31 in October 2024, after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He had "traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescribed antidepressant" in his body at the time of death. In a new report from Argentina's Public Prosecutor's Office, it was revealed that Payne's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was up to 2.7 grams per litre (0.27%). A BAC of 0.27% can cause serious impairment and symptoms including confusion, disorientation, and feeling dazed, according to Alcohol.org.
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