Rogelio “Roger” Nores, a close friend of Liam Payne who was one of the last people to see the former One Direction singer alive, believes that Payne’s death was the result of an “extremely unfortunate” series of events.

The family's statement comes after manslaughter charges were dropped against hotel staff Gilda Martin, Esteban Grassi and Liam's associate, Roger Nores, in the case surrounding the One Direction star's death.

BUENOS AIRES - Drugs are the only thing to blame in the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, according to a close friend who was cleared last month of charges he was involved with the singer's death.

CNN’s Cecilia Domínguez speaks with Roger Nores, a close friend of the late singer Liam Payne and one of the last people to see him alive.

Liam Payne's pal Roger Nores and two hotel workers could still face manslaughter charges after a prosecutor's office filed an appeal against the decision to drop the charges

Liam Payne's tragic death in October last year left the music world reeling. Fans everywhere joined together in mourning the One Direction alum, and his family and friends are very grateful for the love they expressed for him.