According to The Daily Mail, pathologists at the city’s mortuary concluded that the cause of Liam Payne’s death was “multiple injuries resulting in internal and external bleeding.” It was clarified that additional tests are now being conducted to help determine if the artist has consumed illegal substances or alcohol.
It was previously known that concerts by all former members of One Direction were planned in Russia before the pandemic. Liam Payne then added Yekaterinburg to his tour schedule, in addition to the capital. The concerts ultimately did not take place.
One Direction suspended activities in 2016.