Liam Payne’s funeral to be held next week as Buenos Aires hotel fall investigation concludes

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: The funeral of Liam Payne, former One Direction member, is set for next week, as Argentinian authorities complete the process to repatriate his body.

Payne, 31, tragically died last month after a fall from a third-floor balcony at a Buenos Aires hotel, sparking an in-depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Liam Payne’s funeral to be held next week as investigation wraps up

Following his death, Payne’s body was being held at a British cemetery in Buenos Aires as local police conducted extensive inquiries, including a search of the Casa Sur Hotel where he had been staying.

Reports indicate that officials have been probing whether Payne was under the influence of substances, potentially in a state of unconsciousness, at the time of his fall, as reported by the Daily Mail.

While Payne’s family initially expected a quick repatriation, the investigation took longer than anticipated, delaying his return to the UK. Now, three weeks after the tragedy, paperwork for the singer’s body has been finalized. Sources revealed that Payne’s funeral is expected to be held at St Paul’s Cathedral in his hometown of Wolverhampton.

Payne’s girlfriend, influencer Kate Cassidy, shared a heartfelt tribute to him, expressing that they had intended to marry next year. Cassidy had left Argentina just two days before Payne’s death.

Liam Payne's fans pay heartfelt tributes as investigation into his death ends

As Liam Payne’s funeral approaches, fans and supporters have taken to social media to share heartfelt messages and memories of the former One Direction singer, who tragically passed away last month in Buenos Aires.

Many expressed a desire for the Payne family to have the space to grieve privately. “Please remember Liam is a much-loved family member to many, not public property,” one user commented. “Give his family the privacy to have his funeral in the way they see fitting. May he rest in peace now.”

Amid the calls for privacy, fans also extended their condolences to Payne’s family, expressing sorrow at the untimely loss. “Rest in Peace, Liam. Love and prayers to his family,” wrote another.

With emotions running high, several voiced hopes that the funeral remains a private affair, with one noting, “The last thing they need is fans turning his funeral into a circus. They already had their memorials for him, now let his family grive in peace."

“It really is a tragic end to what could have been a fantastic life. I hope he is at peace now,” shared one fan.

“He started off as a handsome young boy. Let us all remember those days,” wrote one user. “He didn’t harm anyone. RIP, Liam.”

Another user added, "Can’t believe it’s been 3 weeks. Let the young man rest in peace "

"This is going to be a very emotional funeral. Still can’t accept a young man life’s taken too soon. I know he had his mental health demons but he was a very kind decent man, it’s very sad, " a user said.

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