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Liam Payne's private funeral to be held today
Liam Payne's private funeral to be held today
By: Nii Ammui Fio | 2 mins read
The private funeral of One Direction star Liam Payne will take place today, bringing together his family, closest friends, and former bandmates to honor his memory. The service will be held in the Home Counties in south-east England, just over a month after Payne’s tragic death at the age of 31.
Payne, who is survived by his parents, two sisters, and his son Bear—whom he shared with Girls Aloud singer Cheryl—will be remembered by those closest to him. His girlfriend at the time of his death, Kate Cassidy, is also expected to attend the funeral.
The musician’s untimely passing was the result of a fall from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An autopsy revealed that he suffered internal and external bleeding as well as multiple traumatic injuries sustained during the fall.
In a statement released after his death, Payne’s family said: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny, and brave soul.”
Payne rose to international fame after competing on The X Factor in 2010 as part of One Direction. Though they finished third, the group went on to achieve monumental success, becoming one of the biggest British bands since The Beatles. Over their five-year career, they sold 70 million records, including four UK number one singles and albums.
In addition to his work with One Direction, Payne co-wrote many of their hits and found solo success with tracks like Strip That Down and Bedroom Floor.
His passing has left a deep void in the music industry and among fans worldwide.
