LIAM Payne’s grieving family said goodbye to their “little boy” at his funeral today.
The stars’ devastated parents Geoff and Karen arrived at the church in a black Mercedes.
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Geoff and Karen Payne behind their son’s coffin Credit: Reuters
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Geoff Payne arrives at his son Liam’s funeralCredit: Goff
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Karen Payne with Geoff outside the church Credit: SWNS
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Liam was laid to rest today Credit: Reuters
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Order of Service for Liam’s FuneralCredit: SWNS
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Citizens lined the road to the funeral serviceCredit: PA
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The passing of Liam’s hearse devastated fans of Credit: SWNS
Liam’s mum and dad could be seen comforting each other as they followed the coffin as pallbearers carried it into the church.
As friends and family gathered to mourn Liam Payne’s…
Liam was buried just over a month after he died aged just 31.
Dozens of locals and fans also gathered in front of the church to pay their last respects.
The funeral of the singer of the group One Direction was held in the home counties.
The funeral was private and attended only by his family and closest friends.
The service was followed by a vigil.
Earlier, it was snowing in front of the 12th century church where the funeral took place.
A tent was set up for the arrival of guests.
A flower gift in the form of cones is placed next to the entrance.
Autumn flower displays, composed of red and orange leaves and white roses, are placed around the church door.
Liam Payne’s funeral will be held tomorrow with all four members of One Direction for a ‘perfect service’
Florists were also seen unloading dozens of bunches of white flowers from vans shortly after 9am.
A source said: “Liam’s funeral is being held in the home counties.
“His family worked really hard to put together the perfect service and give him the send-off he deserves.
“Liam may have been a global superstar, but to Geoff and Karen he will always be their little boy.
“It’s going to be an incredibly difficult day.”
Cheryl, 41, shares son Bear, 7, with Liam and talks about the grief she feels for her son after his father’s death.
She was a judge on The X Factor when Wolverhampton-born Liam shot to fame as a teenager – and the pair later started dating in 2016.
They welcomed Bear in 2017, and the next day they broke up.
In a brief statement following his death, Liam’s family said: “We are heartbroken.
“Liam will live forever in our hearts and we will remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.”
Heartbroken mourners gather to say goodbye to Liam Payne
By Rachel Dale
SNOW fell in the morning as devastated mourners gathered to say goodbye to 31-year-old Liam Payne, who tragically died last month leaving behind his seven-year-old son.
Stunning autumn flowers were carefully placed around the entrance to the Grade I listed stone church where around 100 close friends and family were invited to pay tribute to the One Direction star and celebrate his life.
The streets fell silent as the white horse-drawn hearse traveled through the quaint market town of Amersham, Bucks, towards St Mary’s Church.
Locals who lined the streets to pay their respects took off their hats and bowed their heads as the funeral procession passed with the words “Son” written in red roses and “Dad” written in white and blue floral tributes next to Liam’s navy blue coffin.
The hearse pulled up outside the church shortly after 1.15pm and the sun shone as his coffin was lifted into the church by four pallbearers.
His devastated parents consoled each other as they walked behind them, sending their son off on his final journey.
Under blue skies, One Direction bandmates Liam, Niall, Zayne and Harry tragically reunited for the first time in public since their 2015 split.
They gathered at the church for a short and somber 45-minute service – a devastating farewell that will mark the last time all five band members will be under the same roof again.
Cheryl led the mourners out of the service holding a white handkerchief in her black leather gloves.
And his devastated girlfriend Kate hid her crying face behind dark glasses.
Liam’s loved ones huddled together outside the 13th-century church about five minutes into the service. They are looking for comfort against the cold weather, but also united in their grief.
Liam died on October 16 after falling from a third floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
He was in the country to renew his US visa after moving to Florida with his girlfriend, American influencer Kate Cassidy.
During his trip, he attended Niall Horan’s sold-out concert at the Movistar Arena.
After news broke of his son’s death, Liam’s brave father Geoff traveled to South America to help authorities bring his son back to the UK.
Liam gained international fame in 2010 when he auditioned as a solo artist for Simon Cowell’s X Factor.
Then the judges put him in One Direction.
Despite only coming third in the show, One Direction became the biggest British group after the Beatles.
During their five years together, they sold 70 million records and recorded four UK No. 1 singles and four UK No. 1 albums.
Speaking in 2022, Liam said he hoped he would only be remembered as a “good guy” rather than his musical accolades.
Liam said: “Honestly, I’m just being a nice guy. I’d rather be known for being a nice guy than anything else.”
Tribute to Liam Payne
SHOCKED friends, family and fans have paid heartbreaking tributes to Liam as news of the singer’s death made its way around the world.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from the One Direction camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing ‘Just a boy…’ alongside a heartbroken emoji.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared a picture of the pair together with the words: “What a terrible tragedy.
“Sending love to his family and all who loved him.”
X Factor star Olly Murs has told fans he is “devastated” and “speechless”.
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life end so young now hits me hard, I’m really heartbroken and devastated for his family and of course his son Bear who is losing his father x” .
Liam Gallagher said he was “very sad” and told his followers on X: “Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, take it easy.”
Former X Factor host Dermot O’Leary also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning today.
He said: “I remember him when he auditioned for X Factor as a 14-year-old and blew us away singing Sinatra. He simply loved to sing.
“He was always joyful, had time for everyone, polite, grateful and always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the “devastating news” on her show today and told fans she gave her own son Woody a big hug this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: “I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys when he was auditioning for X Factor..he was 14..
“We clicked right away and looked at him as a younger brother.. that year it worked for us, but not for him, and then 2 years later he returned to the audition and One Direction was born.. the rest is history..
“Absolutely devastated by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..I just can’t believe things ended up like this..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends bro ..RIP.”
Niall Horan’s brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, hailing him as a “superb young man”.
He added: “We will miss you forever. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and look after him now as the world shows its memories of you, him and the boys.
“My heart goes out to the parents and sisters of your family and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
“We met on the 10th of October and we started that night as 5 families into one big 1D family, thank you for all the laughs bro, take care of all your family and take care of them, much love, little xxx 1D 4 LIFE xxx”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, announced to Xu with a devastating statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real… absolutely heartbreaking…”
American singer Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and collaborated with him on the song called Bedroom Floor, published a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I’m in shock right now. Liam has always been so kind to me.
“He was one of the first great artists I worked with. I can’t believe he’s gone…
“I’m so upset right now, may she rest in peace. I’m so sorry…”
Irish singing duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And to the entire One direction family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne’s death. Sending my love and condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a video of Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe it! RIP Liam.”
Meanwhile, Love Island star Molly Marsh wrote: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”
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