On Wednesday, November 20, family, friends, and fans gathered to say their final goodbyes to former One Direction member Liam Payne, who tragically passed away on October 16 at the age of 31.
The emotional funeral service took place at St. Mary’s Church in Amersham, located in the English countryside, just northwest of London.
Among those in attendance were Payne’s former bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan, who were seen arriving at the church to pay their respects.
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Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, was also present, along with the singer’s ex-partner, Cheryl, who is the mother of their seven-year-old son, Bear.
Other attendees included late-night host James Corden and One Direction co-creator Simon Cowell, who helped launch the band’s career on The X Factor.
The cause of Payne’s death was a tragic fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to a toxicology report released in early November, traces of alcohol, cocaine, and prescription antidepressants were found in his system.
Prosecutors have stated that there was no evidence of foul play, and that Payne may not have been fully conscious when he fell.
In the days following his death, it was reported that Payne had been displaying erratic behavior, particularly after Cassidy left their vacation in Argentina.
Friends and loved ones have said that he appeared to be struggling, with his behavior reportedly changing when she was not around.
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Following the funeral, producer Sam Pounds, who had been working with Payne on new music, announced the postponement of the release of Payne’s posthumous song “Do No Wrong” as a mark of respect to his family.
Payne’s upcoming Netflix series Building the Band, in which he was set to appear as a guest judge, is now in limbo following his unexpected passing.
As the music world mourns his loss, Payne is remembered for his time with One Direction and his solo career, as well as his passionate involvement in projects that brought joy to fans worldwide.