FAILED by Hollywood

DAYS after Liam Payne fell to his death from a hotel balcony, police entered the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires in search of CCTV footage and other clues to the 31-year-old’s tragic end.

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The former One Directioner had been on a bender, trashing his room. An initial toxicology report revealed the British singer had multiple drugs, including “pink cocaine” — a recreational drug that typically includes MDMA, ketamine and methamphetamine — in his system. An insider tells Star law enforcement is investigating who sold the dad of 7-yearold son Bear the drugs prior to his death. “Someone should be held accountable.”

In the wake of Liam’s tragic death, calls are coming about how young stars are exploited by the industry and left unprepared for sudden fame. “There is a legal and moral duty of care, which should be upheld and adhered to,” argued Katie Waissel, who appeared with Liam on season 7 of UK’s The X Factor in 2010. On the show, which launched his career, she said, there was “no duty of care.” And Liam is just the latest star to burn out too soon. Star investigates how Hollywood fails these young celebs.

PRESSURES OF FAME

Simon Cowell, the music industry bigwig who packaged One Direction on The X Factor, said he was “heartbroken” by Liam’s death. “And I feel empty,” the 65-year-old posted. “And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I shed is in memory of you.” The boy band, made up of Liam, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan