Liam Payne's final tattoo, a haunting phrase reading "Where dark meets light," has taken on new significance following his tragic death in Buenos Aires.

The former One Direction star tragically passed away on Wednesday, October 16, after falling from the third floor of the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old reportedly fell 14 meters, suffering fatal injuries that could not be treated by emergency responders who arrived on the scene.

His sudden death left fans and the entertainment world in shock.

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Liam Payne attends the Grand Reveal Weekend for Atlantis The Royal, Dubai's new ultra-luxury hotel on January 21, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal

Just before his death, Payne had gotten a new tattoo that has since taken on a haunting significance. The tattoo, a gothic phrase across his chest reading "Where dark meets light," was designed by famed tattoo artist Certified Letter Boy. The artist explained the meaning behind it, saying, "It reflects Liam's journey and the universal truth that in our darkest moments, there's always a way back."

Fans, heartbroken over the news, flooded social media with emotional tributes, noting the poignancy of the tattoo's message.

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Payne, who had been documenting his time in Argentina with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, was reportedly seen sharing stories about his tattoos with fans before the tragic incident.

His new body art was completed at London Social tattoo parlor around the same time he was working on an album that was never released. The singer had also spent 100 days in a wellness clinic in Louisiana to focus on his mental health and well-being.

In a troubling development reported by 'ENSTARZ,' the manager of CasaSur Hotel had made a frantic call to police shortly before Payne's fall. The manager warned authorities that the artist's "life is in danger," noting erratic behavior in his room and expressing fears for his safety.

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