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As of the latest information available to me, there have been no reports indicating that Liam Payne, a member of the global pop sensation One Direction, has passed away. If you came across a rumor or unverified claim, it’s important to cross-check with reliable sources, as false or misleading news can often spread, especially about celebrities.
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Liam Payne rose to fame as part of One Direction, which was formed on The X Factor UK in 2010. Along with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik, Liam became part of one of the biggest boy bands in the world. After One Direction’s hiatus in 2016, Liam continued his career as a solo artist and also ventured into other projects, such as philanthropy and business.
If something significant has occurred recently regarding Liam Payne, I recommend checking verified news outlets or his official social media channels for the latest updates.
Amersham, EnglandCNN —
Liam Payne’s family, friends and former bandmates have come together to pay tribute to the British singer at his funeral in England on Wednesday, just over a month after the One Direction star died age 31 in Argentina.
His former bandmates – Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson – attended the private service at St. Mary’s Church in the town of Amersham, northwest of London. The stone brick church was decorated with white roses and candle holders.
Each of Payne’s former bandmates trickled into the venue on Wednesday, where several dozen fans and onlookers lined a quaint street in the picturesque town.
The members of the public stood silently as they observed the guests arriving. Styles was the first One Direction member to emerge from a dark vehicle; he glanced towards the massed media before walking into the church.
He was joined by TV host and actor James Corden. Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy and his former partner, Cheryl Tweedy, with whom he shares 7-year-old son Bear, were also among the mourners.
Payne’s casket is carried into St. Mary’s Church on November 20. Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
Just after 1 p.m. local time (8 a.m. ET), a horse-drawn carriage arrived at the church carrying Payne’s dark blue casket with silver fittings. Two floral tributes adorned the top of the white carriage, one reading “son” while the other read “daddy.”
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The late singer’s mother wept and his father stood stoically, watching as their son’s coffin was brought inside.
Former Girls Aloud singers Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts supported their former bandmate Tweedy by joining guests to pay their respects.
Following the private service, a hearse pulled up to the church entrance and pallbearers brought out the casket once more. A procession of mourners, dressed in black, walked along a narrow pathway outside.
Simon Cowell, the music mogul who famously helped assemble One Direction more than a decade ago, cried and embraced Payne’s parents in front of the church.