The news plunged the world into astonishment. On October 16, the British singer
Liam Payne died after falling from the third floor of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 31-year-old artist, who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, had just been reported to 911 (Argentinian emergency number) due to behavior “unstable” et
“aggressive” in the hotel lobby. “He broke his laptop and had to be taken back to his room.” indicated our colleagues at TMZ.
Soon after, witnesses saw him fall from his hotel room balcony. The emergency services mobilized on site were unfortunately unable to resuscitate him. “There was no possibility of resuscitation”declared emergency chief Alberto Crescenti on local television.
A “very big farewell ceremony” planned
In view of the circumstances of the death, an investigation was opened by the Argentine authorities. The body of the ex-One Direction member was therefore autopsied, but should soon be repatriated to the United Kingdom. “Liam’s body is expected to be repatriated in the coming days, a close friend of the singer recently told MailOnline. All measures have been taken and when his body is in England the funeral will be planned.”
According to this same source, the singer’s funeral promises to be very special. “Liam is going to have a very big farewell ceremony. It will probably take place in a large cathedral, in a city he really loved. Liam was loved by so many, many people will probably want to attend his funeral, which will therefore be large-scale. Details are still being kept secret but should be announced very soon.”
“Several musical tributes from very big stars” announced
According to a second source, many personalities are expected to the singer’s last goodbye. “There’s going to be a lot of celebrities, because he was very popular in the showbiz world. A lot of people are very sad about his tragic death,” explains this source to RadarOnline.com, specifying that certain personalities should perform on this sad occasion.
“His family wants to keep his final goodbye simple and respectful, because that’s what Liam would have wanted, being very down to earth, continues the source. Nevertheless, there should be several musical tributes from very big stars, since he loved to sing and play music until the end.”
For now, the guest list for Payne’s funeral is being kept secret. Former One Direction members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, with whom he remained very close despite the group’s separation in 2016, should probably be present.
