Liam Payne’s funeral expected next month as dad stays by his side in Argentina

Liam Payne’s family is reportedly preparing for his funeral next month, following his tragic death at the age of 31. The former One Direction star passed away on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was staying. His death has been confirmed to be the result of severe multiple traumas sustained from the fall, as disclosed by a recent autopsy.

In the aftermath of this heartbreaking event, Liam’s father, Geoff Payne, has traveled to Argentina to be with his son’s remains. It is anticipated that Liam’s body will remain in the country for about 10 to 15 days while awaiting toxicology test results. Once those results have been processed, preparations will be made to repatriate his body back to the UK, where his funeral is expected to take place in November.

Geoff has reportedly expressed his determination to stay by his son’s side during this difficult time. A family source mentioned the ongoing logistical challenges as they seek the most direct route back to the UK, given the absence of direct flights between Buenos Aires and London.

Liam, who shared a son named Bear with ex-partner Cheryl, received an outpouring of love and tributes following his death. His family stated that they are devastated by the loss, describing Liam as a kind, funny, and brave individual. Members of One Direction, including Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson, also released a heartfelt statement expressing their grief and the profound impact of losing their “brother.”

Cheryl characterized the tragedy as “earth-shattering” and has been part of the collective mourning as fans remember Liam. Notably, following his passing, One Direction’s track “Night Changes” surged to No. 1 on the UK iTunes chart, while his latest solo single, “Teardrops,” reached the No. 2 spot.

As the family navigates this painful chapter, they are seeking privacy and space to mourn the loss of Liam, who touched many lives during his time in the spotlight.