Liam Payne had reportedly entered rehab to address his addiction problems just weeks ago. The One Direction star checked in to The Priory in late July for alcohol and Drug addictions, the Sun reported. However, he left 48 hours into his 28-day Addiction Therapy Programme, friends told the newspaper.

Liam Payne, 31, died earlier this week after falling from the third floor balcony of his hotel room in Argentina, where he had been vacationing

In a recent attempt to seek help, Liam Payne checked into The Priory, a rehab facility in London, but left after just 48 hours

Liam Payne is said to have checked into The Priory in July, before walking out of the 28 day programme after just two days - weeks before his tragic death

Liam Payne died Oct. 16 as a "result of the fall" from the third floor of a Buenos Aires hotel balcony, according to the prosecutor's office in Argentina.

After the announcement that the former One Direction band member died after falling from hotel balcony, his phone and laptop are being analyzed for clues.

Liam Payne tragically died after falling from a balcony at a hotel in Argentina. Before the incident, hotel staff contacted emergency services due to his concerning behaviour, fearing for his safety.

The investigation into the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne continued on Friday, with police awaiting the results of a toxicology report.