The tragic death of Liam Payne moved the whole world, and his final farewell brought together loved ones, fans and former comrades of the famous group One Direction. But beyond the tears, a moving initiative made it possible to transform this tragedy into a gesture of hope for hundreds of children.
The world will finally have witnessed the meeting of One Direction…but ultimately maybe the fans would have done without it. On November 20, Liam Payne’s funeral saw Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan, more united than ever in the face of pain. For good reason, a poignant ceremony took place there but above all the last opportunity to say goodbye to their friends lost in tragic circumstances.
The details of Liam Payne’s disappearance still continue to trouble his admirers. In Argentina, investigations are progressing slowly. Five people, including employees of the CasaSur hotel, are nevertheless already charged with manslaughter. Among them, Braian Nahuel Paiz, server of the establishment, risks up to fifteen years in prison for supplying drugs. However, across the Atlantic, in the United Kingdom, the final report is unequivocal: Liam Payne died of a “polytrauma” caused by a fall from a high-rise balcony in Buenos Aires. The presence of alcohol, cocaine and antidepressants in his system, combined with the absence of defensive injuries, thus excludes any intervention by third parties. A terrible conclusion.
Liam Payne’s loved ones raise more than £30,000 for cancer charity
Despite the still strong pain, Liam Payne’s family and friends have chosen to give deep meaning to this loss. A collection at the funeral raised an impressive £31,303 for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Fans, also very touched, added a further £1,808 via online donations. These funds will be used to build a new pediatric cancer unit in London, a project close to the star’s heart due to his role as a loving dad to his son Bear.
-A source close to the family told Sun : “Everyone is still recovering from the tragic loss of Liam, but there is some comfort in knowing the legacy he leaves behind. In addition to his love of music, he was passionate about helping othersespecially to children.” Liz Tait, director of fundraising at Great Ormond Street Hospital, also welcomed this outpouring of generosity: “We are extremely touched and grateful for all the donations in Liam’s memory.” A legacy that will undoubtedly change many lives.
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