Liam Payne’s Body Returns to the UK Following Tragic Death in Argentina
Liam Payne’s body has finally been repatriated to the UK after the former One Direction star tragically passed away last month. The 31-year-old musician died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16.
His father, Geoff Payne, flew to South America and had been waiting for weeks to bring his son home. Liam had been vacationing in Argentina and attended a concert by his former bandmate Niall Horan with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, before the tragic incident.
Tributes have poured in from devastated family members, fans, and fellow celebrities. After completing additional toxicology and laboratory tests, local authorities released Liam’s body to his family, as confirmed by public prosecutor Andrés Madrea.
Geoff Payne returned to the UK with his son’s body yesterday, landing at London Heathrow at 7:49 a.m. Fans tracked the flight in real time, making it the most tracked aircraft globally.
According to respected Argentine daily La Nación, Geoff was informed in a recent meeting with prosecution chief Andrés Madrea that he could return to the UK with Liam’s body two weeks after arriving in Argentina. The report stated, “All the documents are ready for the former One Direction singer to return to his homeland so a funeral can take place there next week,” according to The Mirror.
When Geoff arrived in Argentina on October 18, he was told the repatriation process could take between four and five days. However, due to the circumstances surrounding his son’s death, the process took longer than expected. The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Buenos Aires continues to investigate the tragic circumstances surrounding the singer’s untimely death.
Fans have already begun paying their respects outside St. Peter’s Collegiate Church in central Wolverhampton, leaving flowers and heartfelt handwritten messages near the Lady Wulfrun statue.
Details about Liam’s funeral remain private, but it is speculated to be held in his hometown of Wolverhampton. An insider told MailOnline, “Liam will have a very big send-off, quite probably at a large cathedral somewhere close to his heart. Liam was so loved by so many people, there will obviously be enormous demand, and so the service will necessarily be a huge affair.”
As news of the funeral surfaced, fans across social media urged others to respect the family’s privacy and not attend the service.
Liam’s funeral is expected to be a private event, allowing his loved ones the necessary space to grieve. Reports suggest the service will include “a series of song tributes,” reflecting his passion for music. A source who spoke to RadarOnline revealed that there will be “a series of song tributes from some very big acts” during the farewell.
