The former members of One Direction were among the mourners at the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne on Wednesday, just over a month after his death at the age of 31.
Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Payne’s family and friends at a special church service in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, northwest of London.
One Direction member Harry Styles leaves after the funeral of singer Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, on November 20, 2024 in Amersham, United Kingdom.
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The father of one was found dead after falling from the balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires in mid-October this year, sparking a wave of grief among fans around the world.
The singer’s coffin arrived at the church in a white carriage drawn by two white horses and decorated with flowers spelling out the words “Son” and “Father.”
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Payne and his former band mates shot to international fame in the 2000s after Simon Cowell brought them together on the Britain show. Factor X Talent show. The group went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
Zayn Malik after One Direction singer Liam Payne’s funeral service at St Mary’s Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
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Cowell was photographed arriving at the funeral.
Simon Cowell (right) and Lauren Silverman leave after attending the funeral service for late One Direction singer Liam Payne, at St Mary’s Church in Amersham, west London on November 20, 2024.
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With their shaggy hair and youthful charm, the band members became teen idols through hit singles like what makes you beautiful, Living while we’re young, Best song ever and My life story.
Payne’s former partner, singer Cheryl Cole, with whom he has a son who is now seven, also attended the service.
Argentine authorities have charged three people in connection with Payne’s death after an autopsy revealed traces of alcohol, cocaine and an antidepressant in his system when he died.
