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One Direction star Liam Payne’s funeral is taking place

One Direction star Liam Payne’s funeral is taking place

Liam Payne’s funeral will take place today (Wednesday, November 20), just over a month after the One Direction star died aged 31.

The singer was fatally injured on October 16 when he fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The ceremony is closed to the public and attended only by his family and closest friends. His four One Direction bandmates: Louis Tomlinson, 32, Niall Horan, 31, Zayn Malik, 31, and Harry Styles, 30, are expected to attend.

A vigil is expected to be held after the service.

In a joint statement released in the days after Payne’s death, his former bandmates said: ‘We are completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing.

“Over time, and when everyone is able to do so, 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 dearly.

“The memories we shared with him will be cherished forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and the fans who loved him alongside us. “We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”

Cheryl, the mother of Payne’s 7-year-old son Bear, has spoken of her grief at an “indescribably painful time.”

One Direction star Liam Payne in London in 2016
One Direction star Liam Payne in London in 2016 (Getty Images)

Earlier this month it was reported that Payne’s body had been released by Argentine authorities so it could be flown back to Britain for burial.

His father, Geoff Payne, has been in Buenos Aires since October 18.

He was seen outside the CasaSur Hotel shortly after his arrival, reading tributes and kissing photos of his son near where he died. He also thanked the fans for their support.

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Argentina’s public prosecutor’s office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. One suspect recently investigated following the death of Liam Payne insisted he did not supply the pop star with drugs or take money from him.