The late singer, who passed away following a tragic fall, was remembered by those closest to him, including his One Direction bandmates and key figures from his career. Toxicology reports and ongoing investigations shed light on the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.
- Liam Payne had an emotional memorial service
- Toxicology report findings are revealed
- Friends and family paid their respects
Liam's final act
Family, friends, and fans gathered to pay their final respects to Liam Payne, who tragically passed away on October 16 at the age of 31. The whole world has been gripped by the news.
The funeral service, held on November 20 in a historic 12th-century church in the English countryside, saw the attendance of Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy and his former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan.
Among the mourners were also his ex-partner Cheryl, with whom he shared a son, and industry figures like James Corden and Simon Cowell, who played a pivotal role in launching Payne's career. The somber event marked a poignant moment for those who knew and loved the singer.
The circumstances surrounding Payne's death have been a subject of investigation.
A press release from the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 on November 7 revealed the presence of "alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants" in his system.
The forensic analysis concluded that "multiple trauma" and "internal and external hemorrhage" were the causes of death, ruling out any "self-harm of any kind and/or physical intervention by third parties." Payne was reportedly "not fully conscious or was experiencing a state of noticeable decrease or loss of consciousness at the time of the fall," according to the prosecutors.
In the wake of his passing, the music and entertainment industry has been left in shock. Producer Sam Pounds, who had announced the release of Payne's posthumous song "Do No Wrong," decided to postpone it out of respect for the family.
"Today I’m deciding to hold 'Do No Wrong' and leave those liberties up to all family members. I want all proceeds go to a charity of their choosing (or however they desire)," he wrote in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
He expressed his intention to let Payne's family decide on the song's future release and ensure that any proceeds benefit a charity of their choice. Payne was also set to appear as a guest judge on Netflix's upcoming series "Building the Band," leaving the show's future uncertain following his untimely demise.
Pounds continued, "Even though we all love the song it’s not the time yet. We are all still morning [sic] the passing of Liam and I want the family to morn [sic] in peace and in prayer. We will all wait."
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Ongoing investigation
Despite the tragedy, those who worked with Payne recently recalled his positive demeanor. A source from the set of "Building the Band" noted, "Liam seemed so genuinely happy to be on set. He looked healthy, and was smiling in all his fan interactions." His untimely death has left a void in the hearts of many, as the world continues to mourn the loss of a beloved talent.
