Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates attend pop star’s funeral - latest
Liam Payne's casket is brought in a horse-drawn carriage to the funeral of the One Direction star.
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The funeral for One Direction member Liam Payne has been held, attended by his family, close friends, and former bandmates.
Payne's partner, Kate Cassidy, along with Girls Aloud members Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh, were spotted arriving early. They were dressed in long black coats and sunglasses.
Payne's old bandmates—Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik—were present too. They were joined by TV host and actor James Corden, BBC Radio presenter Scott Mills, and music industry executive Simon Cowell.
Many locals and fans have come together outside the church to honor the British singer, who tragically passed away at the age of 31 after a fall from the third-floor balcony of his hotel on October 16.
Malik, Horan, Tomlinson, and Styles expressed their deep sadness over his death, stating that they will always cherish the memories they created together.
For many years, Payne emerged as a prominent figure in pop music, rising to stardom alongside his One Direction bandmates after their formation on The X Factor in 2010. Throughout their five years together, they sold a remarkable 70 million records and reached the top of the charts with four number one singles and four number one albums.
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Peazer kept a good relationship with the singer, whom she encountered during the ITV reality show The X Factor in 2010. In her statement, she shared what she thought was the one aspect he was “most proud of.”
In her post on Instagram, she encouraged her followers to view Payne not only as “a globally recognized artist for the past ten years” but also as “a son and brother for over 30 years, a good friend to many, and more recently, an uncle”.
"Peazer mentioned that his greatest achievement and the thing he valued the most among all his significant accomplishments was being a father. The idea that there’s now a child who has to grow up without one parent is truly devastating and unjust."
“To Bear, Liam’s son, along with his parents and sisters, I am sending you all my love, thoughts, and strength during this difficult time. The depth of this loss is beyond understanding, and I want you to know that I’ll be here to support you however I can.”
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Alicia Salisbury, a 32-year-old cleaner, made the journey from London to Amersham to honor Liam Payne by gathering outside St Mary’s Church.
"She called One Direction a true icon, stating that they are the greatest boy band ever."
"On top of being a solo artist, he's also a dancer and actor—it's hard to top that. What an impressive career he's built," she remarked while talking about Payne.
"She mentioned that he will forever have a unique spot in everyone's heart."
Heidi Camp, 33, a resident of Chesham, commented, "It’s really special that his family has decided to hold this here, out of all the locations in England."
She mentioned that she became a fan of Liam Payne back in 2010 when he auditioned as a solo artist on The X Factor, shortly before One Direction was created.
I recall Simon Cowell helping to form the group, and I really liked them. I never imagined they would achieve such massive success.
"Liam was wonderful – all of them are fantastic guys."
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A small group of residents and supporters came together outside St Mary’s Church in Amersham to honor Liam Payne one last time.
Tara Lloyd, 20, who works as a ward hostess at Amersham Hospital, shared her thoughts on Liam Payne. She described him as an amazing person and expressed her disbelief over his unexpected passing, saying it left her in shock and initially feeling a sense of denial.
As a kid, I was a huge admirer of One Direction, so it felt like a small part of my childhood had disappeared.
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Payne was 31 years old when he passed away on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An initial autopsy confirmed that he died from the injuries sustained in the fall.
When Payne was just 16, he joined One Direction on The X Factor. However, Guy Chambers, who used to write songs for Robbie Williams, is now advocating for the music industry to refrain from collaborating with artists who are younger than 18.
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The former X Factor performers, all in black attire, were some of the attendees who came to honor Payne one last time at St Mary’s Church.
They gathered with Payne's family and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, to remember the singer and share their sorrow.
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Liam Payne's fellow One Direction members—Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson—were present at his funeral on Wednesday, November 20, in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The former X Factor contestants, all dressed in dark attire, were part of the group that gathered to honor Payne at St Mary’s Church. They stood alongside Payne’s parents and his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, as they grieved the loss of the singer. Payne tragically passed away at the age of 31 on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony on the third floor in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Niall Horan paid heartfelt homage to his former One Direction partner Liam Payne following the announcement of his passing, reminiscing about their encounter just a few weeks prior to Liam’s death.
"I’m completely heartbroken over the loss of my incredible friend, Liam," Horan, 31, expressed. "It truly feels unreal."
Liam brought an amazing enthusiasm for life and a fervor for his job that was truly contagious. He stood out in every gathering, spreading joy and creating a sense of comfort for everyone around him.
He went on to say, “Amidst the sadness, all the times we laughed together, even over the smallest things, keep popping into my head. We were able to live out our greatest dreams side by side, and I will hold onto every single moment we shared for the rest of my life.”
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