Liam Payne After his death at the age of 31, family members gathered at his funeral to say goodbye.
Singer’s parents Karen And Jeff Payne Payne was pictured holding back tears as her coffin was carried into her private funeral in Amersham, England on Wednesday, November 20.
They were the only two in attendance at the somber event, more than a month after Payne’s death. His former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan And Zain Malik Payne was also photographed with his girlfriend at the funeral. Kate Cassidy.
We weekly Payne was previously confirmed to have died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is survived by his parents; Geoff And Karen Payneelder sisters Nicola And Ruth and her 7-year-old son, Bear, whom she shares with her ex. Cheryl Cole.
Shortly after news of Liam’s death broke, his family released a statement to the BBC: “We are heartbroken. Liam will always live on in our hearts and we will remember him for his kind, funny and brave spirit. We as a family are doing our best to support each other and privacy during this terrible time. Requesting a place.
Liam’s sister Ruth later posted a lengthy tribute via Instagram on October 19.
“I can’t believe this is happening,” she wrote at the time. “Many times I’ve spoken my heart out in public with pride about Liam but never more about life as his sister. Liam is my best friend, like anyone I’ve ever met. Never one to laugh, his expressions always made me laugh and he loved to see how much he could laugh.
She continued: “Liam knew he could call me any time, any day and I’d pick him up or bring him home if he needed to. Our calls often resulted in Laughing at his ideas and next adventure, talking about his plans and working out his problems would always end with ‘love you miss you’ ‘love you’.
Ruth admitted that her mind was “struggling to make sense of what’s going on and I don’t understand where you’ve gone.”
He concludes his note by speaking directly to his late brother. “Thank you for changing my life, thank you for the incredible memories, thank you for being your best brother and friend! Ruth wrote. “We will take care of Bear and he will always know. Sing how incredible his dad is and how much you idolize him. I’m sorry I couldn’t save you. Love you, oh how my heart misses you. One last time I need to know you, I’m here if you need anything. I will go to the end of the universe to bring you back.”
Nicola later shared a statement via Instagram on October 21.
“When I saw the news on my phone that you’d left us, I froze, I so wanted it to be a lie.” “I’ve spent days hoping it was a mistake and someone misunderstood. You were truly too good for this earth, you were an angel who only lived to make people smile and be happy. You has always shown kindness to everyone you meet and it shows how many people have confirmed what we always knew!
Nicola mentioned that Liam’s family members were his “biggest fans”, adding, “It’s not just your talent that keeps you miles ahead, but also yourself.”
He continued: “Unfortunately this cruel world is forever. [too] Quick to judge someone from a few five-second clips, then they think it qualifies them to speak like they know you. We knew you and loved you.
Nicola hoped that Liam “finally finds peace there and you continue to look after us all as you have in life” and also promised to “make sure Bear knows about his dad. Knows and how much you love him.”
As for Liam’s father Geoff, he traveled to Buenos Aires after his son’s death. Geoff was spotted looking at tributes left by fans outside the hotel where Liam died. Argentina’s prosecutor’s office later confirmed this. us that Geoff had spoken to the prosecutor of the case, Dr. Andres Esteban Maderiaabout wanting to “do research and find out” with her son, as well as helping with the investigation.