One Direction Singer Liam Payne’s Funeral Might Be Held Next Week: Report – News18

Last Updated:November 03, 2024, 20:42 IST

The funeral is to be held in St Paul’s Cathedral in Wolverhampton.

Liam Payne’s funeral will likely be held next week, as per reports. Former One Direction singer, Liam Payne, passed away on October 16 after falling off a hotel balcony in Argentina. He was reportedly under the influence of drugs on the tragic day.

As per Sun UK, the late singer’s body will brought to the UK in the coming few days and his funeral will be held next week. “At the latest, the 31-year-old could be back in the UK by Wednesday – with his funeral to be held in St Paul’s Cathedral in Wolverhampton,” said the report.

The singer’s death came as a shock to his fans and the cocktail of drugs found in his body left fans even more upset. He was found to have multiple substances in his body, including cocaine, crack cocaine and benzodiazepines—commonly prescribed sedatives sold under the names Valium and Xanax.

A toxicology test also revealed that Payne had consumed “pink cocaine,” a recreational drug known as Tusi. This dangerous substance is often a mix of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA, according to the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). In a recent warning, the DEA noted that this drug blend has been spreading in several locations, including Manhattan, New York.

Payne was staying at a hotel in Buenos Aires when staff became concerned about his behaviour. They reported to local authorities that a guest was acting erratically and appeared to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The hotel employees told emergency services they feared the individual, later identified as Payne, “could do something that threatens (his) life,” as he was staying in a third-story room with a balcony.

In the wake of the tragic news, impromptu vigils were held by fans in New York, London and Paris over the weekend. Payne’s former One Direction bandmates—Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan—issued a joint statement through the band’s official Instagram account.

“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly,” they wrote. The band added, “The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans. We will miss him terribly. We love you, Liam.”