LIAM Payne’s devastated father is reportedly trying to get his son’s body back home to the UK as soon as possible to lay him to rest.
The star of One Direction (31) tragically fell to his death from the third floor of his hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
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A distraught Geoff Payne, father of Liam Payne, waves to fans outside a hotel in ArgentinaCredit: Reuters
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Liam Payne with his parents Geoff and Karen
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Geoff bends down to read some of the tributes he left to his son
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Liam tragically fell from a third floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires Credit: Getty
The singer’s loved ones desperately rushed to South America late Wednesday night just hours after learning the heartbreaking news.
Footage taken outside the Casa Sur Hotel on Friday shows a somber Geoff Payne bending down to read messages written to his son.
The distraught, misty-eyed dad waved to Liam’s fans as he watched the touching display.
Dressed in a dark suit with his hands clasped in front of him, Geoff was shielded from dozens of fans and reporters by police and security.
According to a source from the Buenos Aires city police, the pop star’s body was returned to his family by the prosecutor investigating his untimely death.
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They are currently completing the necessary paperwork to repatriate his body, the Buenos Aires Herald was told.
Liam’s grieving father is now trying to speed up the repatriation of his son’s body to bring him home to the UK, Argentinian newspaper Clarin reports.
But the last will be the judge and prosecutor Marcelo Roma, who is leading the investigation into the “suspicious death”.
Outside the hotel where Liam Payne died as grieving fans light candles and pay heartbreaking tributes
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Geoff looks at the pile of flowers, cards and candles left out in honor of his son LiamCredit: Getty
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Geoff visits his son’s memorial outside the Casa Sur Hotel Credit: AP
According to Clarin, Liam was alone in the room, with no other way out, and was allegedly “going through some sort of addiction attack.”
The transfer of his body could be approved as it emerged that no third parties were involved in the fatal fall.
But toxicology and histopathology tests – considered crucial to the outcome of the investigation – could cause a delay.
Geoff Payne went to the Coroner’s Coroner’s Mortuary in Balvanera at around 3pm on Friday to identify his son’s body, Clarin reports.
The Argentinian newspaper also reported that it was ruled out that Liam’s remains could be returned on Friday, as the judge had not yet been consulted.
Geoff is said to have asked permission to enter Liam’s room at the CasaSur Palermo hotel to remove his son’s belongings.
Champagne, prescription drugs, white powder and foil wrappers were found in Liam’s wrecked hotel room after the fatal fall at around 5pm (9pm UK time).
Fellow hotel guests revealed the star had been behaving in a “disturbing” manner shortly before the fall, with Liam admitting to one woman: “I was in a boy band – that’s why I’m such a f**k.”
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A drone view showing the pool at the hotel where Liam tragically died Credit: AP
Liam’s family said after his death: “We are heartbroken.
“Liam will live forever in our hearts and we will remember him for his kind, witty and brave soul.
“We are supporting each other as best we can as a family and are asking for privacy and space during this awful time.”
His parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, were seen leaving their home in the middle of the night on Wednesday.
They left “in a hurry” around midnight as news of Liam’s death reached the family home in Wolverhampton.
The downstairs curtains remained drawn at the four-bedroom house in Codsall on Thursday morning.
A family member who answered the door told reporters: “Obviously we’re devastated by the news, but we don’t want to comment.”
Neighbors said the couple left in a hurry while two women, believed to be Liam’s sisters, Ruth and Nicola, were seen entering the property at 9am on Thursday.
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White powder and burnt aluminum foil were reportedly seen in Liam Payne’s hotel roomCredit: Clarin
One Direction statements in full
We are completely devastated by the news of Liam’s death. In time, and when everyone is able, there will be more to say.
But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, whom we loved very much.
We will cherish the memories we shared with him forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans who loved him with us.
We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. – Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.
Louis Tomlinson wrote: “His experience of youth, his perfect sound, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on.
“Thank you for shaping us Liam.
“I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me, I’ll be the uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories about how amazing his dad was.
“I wish I had the chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.”
Zayn Malik said: “Liam, I find myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can’t help but selfishly think we have so many more conversations in our lives.
“I never got around to thanking you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life.
“When I was missing home as a 17-year-old, you would always be there with a positive outlook and an encouraging smile, letting me know that you were my friend and that I was loved.”
He added: “When it comes to music, Liam, you were the most qualified in every way.
“I didn’t know anything in comparison, I was a beginner kid with no experience, and you were already a professional.
“I lost my brother when you left us and I can’t explain what I would give to hug you one last time and say goodbye properly.
“All the memories I have with you I will keep in my heart forever.”
And Harry Styles wrote: “I am truly devastated by Liam’s death.
“His greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honor to be with him while he was doing that.
“Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was contagious.
“He was warm, supportive and incredibly loving.
“The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will always miss you my dear friend.
“My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicole and Ruth, his son Bear and all those around the world who knew and loved him, as I do.”
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