PA MediaHousehold, buddies and former bandmates of One Route star Liam Payne are attending the singer’s funeral, simply over a month after he died on the age of 31.
The non-public service is happening on Wednesday in Buckinghamshire, north-west of London.
The musician died after falling from a third-floor balcony of a resort in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in October.
Payne’s former bandmates Harry Types, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik are among the many friends, alongside Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy.
ReutersLadies Aloud singers Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts are additionally attending the service, as are presenters James Corden, Marvin and Rochelle Humes, Scott Mills and Adrian Chiles.
ReutersFloral tributes on the funeral embody one within the form of a set of 10-pin bowling pins and ball, a reference to one in every of Payne’s favorite pastimes.
A small crowd of onlookers gathered outdoors the church, however followers have largely stayed away, with members of the One Route group on Reddit reminding others that “memorials are for followers, funerals are for household”.
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PAIn a brief assertion following his demise, Payne’s household mentioned: “We’re heartbroken. Liam will without end stay in our hearts and we’ll bear in mind him for his sort, humorous and courageous soul.”
An post-mortem confirmed the 31-year-old had suffered inside and exterior bleeding and a number of traumatic accidents sustained because of the autumn.
Payne was some of the recognisable names in pop, after rising to fame on The X Issue.
Regardless of solely coming third on the present in 2010, One Route went on to grow to be the most important British group since The Beatles.
Throughout their five-year profession, they offered 70 million data, with 4 UK primary singles and 4 primary albums.
A co-writer on lots of their hits, Payne additionally achieved solo success with tracks like Strip That Down and Bed room Flooring.
He’s survived by his dad and mom, two sisters and Bear, his son with Ladies Aloud singer Cheryl.
